When is the best time to go to Greater Sudbury

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Greater Sudbury, 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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Greater Sudbury weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Greater Sudbury 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

Greater Sudbury January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-7°C 63mm 3.1hrs 10.2hrs

Greater Sudbury's weather in January is typically very cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

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

On average January is the driest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 63mm 2.5 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Greater Sudbury February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 49mm 4.4hrs 11.4hrs

February in Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -18°C (1°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 49mm 1.9 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in February »

March

Greater Sudbury March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 50mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Greater Sudbury is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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 Greater Sudbury.

March is in the spring in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 50mm 2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Greater Sudbury April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 55mm 6.9hrs 14.6hrs

Greater Sudbury'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 Greater Sudbury.

April is in the spring in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 55mm 2.2 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Greater Sudbury May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 63mm 8hrs 16.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Greater Sudbury and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Greater Sudbury 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in May »

June

Greater Sudbury June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 70mm 8.8hrs 10.2hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 70mm 2.7 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in June »

July

Greater Sudbury July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 66mm 10hrs 11.4hrs

July in Greater Sudbury is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 66mm 2.6 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in July »

August

Greater Sudbury August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 82mm 8.3hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury with around 82mm 3.2 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.

Greater Sudbury weather in August »

September

Greater Sudbury September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 97mm 5.3hrs 14.6hrs

Greater Sudbury's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 97mm 3.8 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in September »

October

Greater Sudbury October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 69mm 4.2hrs 16.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Greater Sudbury 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 an okay time to visit Greater Sudbury.

October is in the fall / autumn in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 69mm 2.7 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in October »

November

Greater Sudbury November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 72mm 2.6hrs 10.2hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Greater Sudbury and the temperature is generally cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Greater Sudbury and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 72mm 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Greater Sudbury weather in November »

December

Greater Sudbury December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 66mm 2.4hrs 11.4hrs

December in Greater Sudbury is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Greater Sudbury and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Greater Sudbury with around 66mm 2.6 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Greater Sudbury weather stats

Greater Sudbury weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: February 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January -7.5°C 18.5°F
Wettest month: September 97mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: August 18.2°C 64.8°F
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