When is the best time to go to Gatineau
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gatineau, 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.
Average temperatures in Gatineau
Gatineau weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gatineau 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 59mm | 3.7hrs | 10.3hrs |
January in Gatineau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gatineau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Gatineau 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 Gatineau with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 58mm | 4.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Gatineau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gatineau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Gatineau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gatineau with around 58mm 2.3 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Gatineau weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 62mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Gatineau is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gatineau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Gatineau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gatineau with around 62mm 2.4 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 65mm | 6.7hrs | 14.5hrs |
Gatineau's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Gatineau.
April is in the spring in Gatineau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gatineau with around 65mm 2.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 73mm | 7.9hrs | 16hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Gatineau and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gatineau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Gatineau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gatineau with around 73mm 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 83mm | 9hrs | 10.3hrs |
June in Gatineau is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gatineau, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Gatineau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gatineau with around 83mm 3.3 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 88mm | 9.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Gatineau is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gatineau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Gatineau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gatineau with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 86mm | 8.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Gatineau is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gatineau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Gatineau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gatineau with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 80mm | 6.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
Gatineau's weather in September is typically mild 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 a good time to visit Gatineau.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gatineau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gatineau 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Gatineau weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 71mm | 4.8hrs | 16hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Gatineau 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 Gatineau.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gatineau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gatineau with around 71mm 2.8 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 84mm | 3.1hrs | 10.3hrs |
Gatineau's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gatineau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gatineau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gatineau 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Gatineau weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 82mm | 2.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Gatineau is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gatineau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Gatineau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gatineau with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gatineau weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -6.6°C 20.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 88mm 3.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18°C 64.4°F |
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