Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada? If you're planning to go to Summerside, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Summerside, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Summerside, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada by month

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January

January in Summerside is unbearably cold and somewhat snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) to 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Summerside is beyond freezing and somewhat snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Summerside in March, you will notice that it is freezing and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Summerside during April, you might see that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Summerside is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Summerside in June, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Summerside during July, you are likely to find that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you are traveling to Summerside in August, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

In September, Summerside is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and regularly jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Summerside, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Summerside is cold and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Summerside can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows occasionally. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Summerside in December, you will notice that it can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Our Lady of Mont-Carmel church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the International Fox Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Summerside.

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