When is the best time to go to Petawawa

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Petawawa 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

Petawawa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-6°C 49mm 3.6hrs 10.2hrs

The climate in Petawawa 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 Petawawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Petawawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Petawawa with around 49mm 1.9 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Petawawa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 49mm 4.9hrs 11.4hrs

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

February is in the winter in Petawawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petawawa with around 49mm 1.9 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in February »

March

Petawawa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 58mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Petawawa 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 Petawawa.

March is in the spring in Petawawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petawawa with around 58mm 2.3 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in March »

April

Petawawa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 64mm 6.9hrs 14.5hrs

Petawawa'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 Petawawa.

April is in the spring in Petawawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petawawa with around 64mm 2.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in April »

May

Petawawa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 74mm 8.1hrs 16hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Petawawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Petawawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petawawa 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in May »

June

Petawawa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 87mm 9.1hrs 10.2hrs

June in Petawawa is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the summer in Petawawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Petawawa with around 87mm 3.4 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in June »

July

Petawawa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 75mm 9.7hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Petawawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petawawa 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in July »

August

Petawawa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 80mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Petawawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petawawa with around 80mm 3.2 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in August »

September

Petawawa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 83mm 5.6hrs 14.5hrs

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

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 Petawawa.

September is in the fall / autumn in Petawawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petawawa with around 83mm 3.3 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in September »

October

Petawawa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 74mm 4.5hrs 16hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Petawawa 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 Petawawa.

October is in the fall / autumn in Petawawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petawawa with around 74mm 2.9 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in October »

November

Petawawa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 70mm 2.7hrs 10.2hrs

Petawawa's weather in November is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Petawawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petawawa with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Petawawa weather in November »

December

Petawawa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 72mm 2.7hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Petawawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Petawawa with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Petawawa weather stats

Petawawa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: February 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -7°C 19.4°F
Wettest month: June 87mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 18.8°C 65.8°F
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