When is the best time to go to Richelieu

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Richelieu 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

Richelieu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 71mm 3.1hrs 10.3hrs

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

January is in the winter in Richelieu 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 (6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Richelieu with around 71mm 2.8 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Richelieu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 62mm 4.3hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Richelieu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Richelieu with around 62mm 2.4 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Richelieu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 70mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Richelieu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Richelieu with around 70mm 2.7 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Richelieu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 77mm 6.4hrs 14.5hrs

Richelieu'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 Richelieu.

April is in the spring in Richelieu 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 Richelieu with around 77mm 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Richelieu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 79mm 7.9hrs 16hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Richelieu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Richelieu with around 79mm 3.1 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Richelieu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 89mm 8.6hrs 10.3hrs

The weather in June in Richelieu is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

June is in the summer in Richelieu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Richelieu with around 89mm 3.5 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Richelieu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 93mm 8.9hrs 11.4hrs

July in Richelieu is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Richelieu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Richelieu with around 93mm 3.7 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Richelieu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 104mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Richelieu is characteristically warm and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Richelieu 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 Richelieu with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Richelieu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 91mm 5.9hrs 14.5hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Richelieu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Richelieu with around 91mm 3.6 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Richelieu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 81mm 4.6hrs 16hrs

October is a a little damp month in Richelieu and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Richelieu.

October is in the fall / autumn in Richelieu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Richelieu with around 81mm 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Richelieu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 97mm 2.6hrs 10.3hrs

The climate in Richelieu during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Richelieu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Richelieu with around 97mm 3.8 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Richelieu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 90mm 2.3hrs 11.4hrs

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

December is in the winter in Richelieu 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 (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Richelieu with around 90mm 3.6 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Richelieu weather stats

Richelieu weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: February 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January -5.5°C 22.1°F
Wettest month: August 104mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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