Canada Weather

Weather in Canada at a glance

Canada offers 3 distinct climate types, from humid continental to semi-arid among its 14 covered cities. Year-round, Victoria posts the highest average temperature (52°F (11°C)) and Saskatoon the lowest (38°F (4°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.

Quick facts

Warmest city: Victoria - annual average 52°
Coolest city: Saskatoon - annual average 38°
Sunniest city: Calgary (9.2 h sun/day)
Best time to visit: July to September
Climate types: humid continental, oceanic, semi-arid

The bigger picture

For sunshine, Calgary leads with about 9.2 hours of sun per day on average. Vancouver is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 2412 mm (95.0 inches) of precipitation a year, and Whistler sees the most snow, around 110 snowy days annually. Averaged across the country's covered cities, July to September brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.

Toronto Sunny 72° Montreal Sunny 72° Vancouver Light drizzle 49° Calgary Partly cloudy 72° Ottawa Partly cloudy 72° Edmonton Sunny 76° Winnipeg Partly Cloudy 72° Quebec City Sunny 72° Halifax Partly Cloudy 65° Victoria Partly cloudy 58° Saskatoon Sunny 78° Regina Overcast 70° St. John's Partly cloudy 70° Whistler Mist 57°

Canada cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Toronto	49°	Jul · 79°	Jan · 19°	126	8.5	20
Montreal	43°	Jul · 77°	Jan · 7°	141	8.1	32
Vancouver	40°	Aug · 68°	Feb · 22°	184	7.7	97
Calgary	40°	Jul · 74°	Feb · 9°	95	9.2	28
Ottawa	45°	Jul · 80°	Jan · 8°	140	8.0	34
Edmonton	38°	Jul · 74°	Feb · 4°	100	8.7	25
Winnipeg	40°	Jul · 79°	Feb · -2°	97	8.7	25
Quebec City	42°	Jul · 77°	Jan · 6°	153	7.9	44
Halifax	47°	Aug · 74°	Feb · 20°	142	7.6	27
Victoria	52°	Aug · 74°	Feb · 37°	136	8.5	7
Saskatoon	38°	Jul · 77°	Feb · -2°	77	9.0	22
Regina	40°	Jul · 78°	Feb · 2°	82	9.0	23
St. John's	43°	Aug · 68°	Feb · 21°	158	6.3	42
Whistler	45°	Aug · 75°	Dec · 24°	183	8.0	110

Canada weather by month

Monthly averages across the covered cities, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	28°	14°	11	4.7 h/day
February	28°	13°	10	6.2 h/day
March	37°	21°	11	7.8 h/day
April	48°	31°	11	9.0 h/day
May	61°	43°	10	10.9 h/day
June	69°	52°	12	11.5 h/day
July	75°	58°	11	12.4 h/day
August	74°	57°	10	11.3 h/day
September	66°	50°	9	9.1 h/day
October	53°	39°	11	6.7 h/day
November	40°	28°	12	4.9 h/day
December	30°	18°	12	4.1 h/day

Canada weather FAQs

What is the warmest city in Canada?

Among the cities we cover, Victoria is the warmest, averaging 52°F (11°C) across the year. Its hottest month is August, with highs near 74°F (23°C).

What is the coldest city in Canada?

Saskatoon runs coldest, averaging 38°F (4°C) for the year; February lows average -2°F (-19°C).

What is the sunniest city in Canada?

Calgary, with about 9.2 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.

When is the best time to visit Canada?

Averaged across the covered cities, July to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Canada?

Yes - 14 of the 14 covered cities see regular snowfall. Whistler gets the most, about 110 snowy days in a typical year.

What is the climate of Canada like?

The covered cities fall under humid continental, oceanic, semi-arid climates. That means warm summers and cold, often snowy winters.

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