When is the best time to go to Cold Lake

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cold Lake, 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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Cold Lake weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cold Lake 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

Cold Lake January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-11°C 19mm 3.3hrs 9.4hrs

January is a dry month in Cold Lake and the temperature is generally very cold.

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

January is in the winter in Cold Lake and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -13°C (9°F), whilst at night -23°C (-9°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cold Lake February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-7°C 14mm 4.8hrs 11hrs

February in Cold Lake is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

February is in the winter in Cold Lake and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (19°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cold Lake March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 18mm 5.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Cold Lake is characteristically cold and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Cold Lake and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cold Lake April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 22mm 8.4hrs 15.3hrs

Cold Lake's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cold Lake, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Cold Lake and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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May

Cold Lake May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 40mm 9.3hrs 17.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Cold Lake and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Cold Lake and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 40mm 1.6 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cold Lake June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 69mm 10.1hrs 9.4hrs

The weather in June in Cold Lake is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Cold Lake and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 69mm 2.7 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cold Lake July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 84mm 10.4hrs 11hrs

July in Cold Lake is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cold Lake, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Cold Lake and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cold Lake August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 70mm 9.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Cold Lake is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cold Lake, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Cold Lake and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 70mm 2.7 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cold Lake September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 42mm 6.2hrs 15.3hrs

Cold Lake's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cold Lake, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cold Lake and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 42mm 1.6 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cold Lake October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 16mm 5.3hrs 17.5hrs

October is a dry month in Cold Lake and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cold Lake.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cold Lake and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cold Lake November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 20mm 3.3hrs 9.4hrs

Cold and dry weather often prevails in Cold Lake during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Cold Lake and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cold Lake December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-9°C 22mm 2.6hrs 11hrs

December in Cold Lake is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

December is in the winter in Cold Lake and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (13°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cold Lake with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cold Lake weather stats

Cold Lake weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January -12.8°C 9°F
Wettest month: July 84mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 10.9°C 51.6°F
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