When is the best time to go to Grand Forks

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grand Forks, 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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Grand Forks weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grand Forks 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

Grand Forks January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 78mm 1.7hrs 10hrs

Grand Forks's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Grand Forks and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 78mm 3.1 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Grand Forks February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 53mm 3.1hrs 11.3hrs

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

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 Grand Forks.

February is in the winter in Grand Forks and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 53mm 2.1 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Grand Forks March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 47mm 4.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Grand Forks is characteristically cool 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 Grand Forks.

March is in the spring in Grand Forks and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 47mm 1.9 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Grand Forks April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 38mm 6.2hrs 14.8hrs

Grand Forks's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry 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 Grand Forks.

April is in the spring in Grand Forks and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 38mm 1.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Grand Forks May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 58mm 7.4hrs 16.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Grand Forks and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grand Forks, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Grand Forks and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grand Forks 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Grand Forks June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 55mm 8.3hrs 10hrs

The climate in Grand Forks during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Grand Forks and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 55mm 2.2 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Grand Forks July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 35mm 10hrs 11.3hrs

July in Grand Forks is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Grand Forks and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Grand Forks August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 42mm 9.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Grand Forks is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Forks, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Grand Forks and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Grand Forks September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 33mm 7hrs 14.8hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Grand Forks and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Grand Forks October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 37mm 4.9hrs 16.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks.

October is in the fall / autumn in Grand Forks and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Grand Forks November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 68mm 2hrs 10hrs

The climate in Grand Forks during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Grand Forks and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 68mm 2.7 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Grand Forks December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 87mm 1.4hrs 11.3hrs

December in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Grand Forks and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grand Forks with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Grand Forks weather stats

Grand Forks weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.3°C 77.5°F
Driest month: September 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January -2.9°C 26.8°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 12.5°C 54.5°F
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