When is the best time to go to Bathurst

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bathurst, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bathurst weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bathurst are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bathurst January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-5°C 89mm 4.1hrs 10.1hrs 0°C

The climate in Bathurst during January can be summarized as very cold and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bathurst and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in January »

February

Bathurst February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 63mm 5.1hrs 11.3hrs -0°C

February in Bathurst is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bathurst and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in February »

March

Bathurst March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 80mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs -0°C

The weather in March in Bathurst is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bathurst.

March is in the spring in Bathurst and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in March »

April

Bathurst April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 80mm 5.9hrs 14.7hrs 1°C

Bathurst's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bathurst.

April is in the spring in Bathurst and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in April »

May

Bathurst May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 82mm 7.3hrs 16.3hrs 5°C

May is a a little damp month in Bathurst and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bathurst.

May is in the spring in Bathurst and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in May »

June

Bathurst June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 79mm 8.4hrs 10.1hrs 10°C

June is a reasonably dry month in Bathurst and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bathurst and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in June »

July

Bathurst July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 93mm 8.7hrs 11.3hrs 15°C

July in Bathurst is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bathurst and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in July »

August

Bathurst August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 97mm 8.1hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Bathurst is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bathurst and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in August »

September

Bathurst September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 74mm 6.1hrs 14.7hrs 14°C

Bathurst's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bathurst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bathurst and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in September »

October

Bathurst October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 92mm 4.7hrs 16.3hrs 10°C

October is a a little damp month in Bathurst and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bathurst.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bathurst and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in October »

November

Bathurst November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 93mm 3.5hrs 10.1hrs 6°C

November in Bathurst is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bathurst.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bathurst and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in November »

December

Bathurst December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-3°C 106mm 3.4hrs 11.3hrs 2°C

December in Bathurst is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bathurst and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in December »

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Bathurst weather stats

Bathurst weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.1°C 75.4°F
Driest month: February 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: August 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January -6.1°C 21°F
Wettest month: December 106mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 16°C 60.8°F
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