When is the best time to go to Kingston?

When is the best time to go to Kingston? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kingston are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are April, May, June, July, August, October and December


Annual weather in Kingston

For full information about the climate and weather in Kingston a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 20°F/29°F
5.3in
February 20°F/29°F
5.2in
March 29°F/38°F
4.7in
April 40°F/49°F
6.9in
May 50°F/61°F
6.3in
June 59°F/68°F
6.6in
July 67°F/77°F
5.6in
August 67°F/76°F
6.3in
September 59°F/70°F
5in
October 49°F/58°F
6.7in
November 38°F/45°F
4.4in
December 29°F/34°F
5.8in


Weather and climate in Kingston

Kingston enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kingston is 52°F (ranging from 29°F in january to 77°F in july). Annual rainfall is 68.6in, with a minimum of 4.4in in november and a maximum of 6.9in in april.
  • Between january and april the climate is very bad. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 30% of the time in april.
  • In may the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and it rains in may about 6.3in.
  • Between june and september the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 83°F and it rains about 5in each month.
  • In october the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and it rains in october about 6.7in.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 34°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 25% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kingston

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kingston: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kingston

Find out when Kingston has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kingston

  • Very low season in Kingston
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Low season in Kingston
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May and October.
  • High season in Kingston
    The number of visitors to Kingston is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Kingston
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kingston is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Kingston month by month



Best time for low prices in Kingston

Average prices of hotels in Kingston month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kingston. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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