When is the best time to go to Kawartha Lakes

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kawartha Lakes, 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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Kawartha Lakes weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kawartha Lakes 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

Kawartha Lakes January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 74mm 3.2hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Kawartha Lakes during January can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kawartha Lakes February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 61mm 4.3hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 61mm 2.4 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kawartha Lakes March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 67mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kawartha Lakes is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 67mm 2.6 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Kawartha Lakes April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 63mm 6.6hrs 14.4hrs

Kawartha Lakes's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Kawartha Lakes.

April is in the spring in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 63mm 2.5 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kawartha Lakes May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 80mm 7.9hrs 15.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Kawartha Lakes and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 80mm 3.1 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kawartha Lakes June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 81mm 8.8hrs 10.4hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Kawartha Lakes during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Kawartha Lakes July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 78mm 9.8hrs 11.5hrs

July in Kawartha Lakes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 78mm 3.1 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kawartha Lakes weather in July »

August

Kawartha Lakes August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 86mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kawartha Lakes is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Kawartha Lakes September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 85mm 5.8hrs 14.4hrs

Kawartha Lakes's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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 Kawartha Lakes.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Kawartha Lakes October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 78mm 4.7hrs 15.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Kawartha Lakes 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 Kawartha Lakes.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 78mm 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Kawartha Lakes November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 90mm 2.9hrs 10.4hrs

Kawartha Lakes'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 Kawartha Lakes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 90mm 3.6 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Kawartha Lakes December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 89mm 2.5hrs 11.5hrs

December in Kawartha Lakes 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 Kawartha Lakes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kawartha Lakes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kawartha Lakes with around 89mm 3.5 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kawartha Lakes weather stats

Kawartha Lakes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: February 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January -5.3°C 22.5°F
Wettest month: November 90mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 20.9°C 69.6°F
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