When is the best time to go to Oshawa

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Oshawa 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

Oshawa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 52mm 3.2hrs 10.4hrs

Oshawa'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 Oshawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Oshawa 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 (12°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Oshawa with around 52mm 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Oshawa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 48mm 4.2hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Oshawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oshawa with around 48mm 1.9 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Oshawa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 56mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Oshawa is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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 Oshawa.

March is in the spring in Oshawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oshawa with around 56mm 2.2 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

Oshawa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 65mm 6.5hrs 14.4hrs

Oshawa'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 Oshawa.

April is in the spring in Oshawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oshawa 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Oshawa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 70mm 7.9hrs 15.8hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Oshawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oshawa with around 70mm 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Oshawa weather in May »

June

Oshawa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 76mm 9.1hrs 10.4hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Oshawa during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Oshawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Oshawa with around 76mm 3 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Oshawa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 69mm 9.8hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Oshawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 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 Oshawa with around 69mm 2.7 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Oshawa weather in July »

August

Oshawa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 83mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Oshawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oshawa with around 83mm 3.3 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Oshawa weather in August »

September

Oshawa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 81mm 6.2hrs 14.4hrs

Oshawa'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 Oshawa.

September is in the fall / autumn in Oshawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oshawa with around 81mm 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Oshawa weather in September »

October

Oshawa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 72mm 4.9hrs 15.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Oshawa and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oshawa.

October is in the fall / autumn in Oshawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oshawa 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Oshawa weather in October »

November

Oshawa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 82mm 2.9hrs 10.4hrs

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Oshawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oshawa with around 82mm 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Oshawa weather in November »

December

Oshawa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 75mm 2.4hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Oshawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oshawa with around 75mm 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Oshawa weather stats

Oshawa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: February 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January -3°C 26.6°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 21.6°C 70.9°F
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