When is the best time to go to Saguenay
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Saguenay, 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.
Average temperatures in Saguenay
Saguenay weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Saguenay 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 62mm | 3.5hrs | 10hrs |
Very cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Saguenay during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saguenay for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Saguenay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Saguenay with around 62mm 2.4 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 54mm | 4.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
February in Saguenay is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
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 Saguenay.
February is in the winter in Saguenay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Saguenay with around 54mm 2.1 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Saguenay weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 52mm | 5.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Saguenay is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
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 Saguenay.
March is in the spring in Saguenay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Saguenay with around 52mm 2 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 48mm | 6.5hrs | 14.7hrs |
Saguenay'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 Saguenay.
April is in the spring in Saguenay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Saguenay with around 48mm 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 72mm | 7.4hrs | 16.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Saguenay and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saguenay, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Saguenay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Saguenay with around 72mm 2.8 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 94mm | 8.2hrs | 10hrs |
June is a a little damp month in Saguenay and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Saguenay, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Saguenay 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 (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Saguenay with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 122mm | 8.2hrs | 11.3hrs |
July in Saguenay is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saguenay, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Saguenay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Saguenay with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 103mm | 7.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Saguenay is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saguenay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Saguenay and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saguenay with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 102mm | 5.2hrs | 14.7hrs |
Saguenay's weather in September is typically mild and 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 an okay time to visit Saguenay.
September is in the fall / autumn in Saguenay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Saguenay with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Saguenay weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 78mm | 3.4hrs | 16.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Saguenay and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saguenay for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Saguenay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saguenay with around 78mm 3.1 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 75mm | 2.2hrs | 10hrs |
Saguenay'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 Saguenay for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Saguenay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Saguenay with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Saguenay weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 83mm | 2.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
December in Saguenay is generally a little damp with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saguenay for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Saguenay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Saguenay with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Saguenay weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 48mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -10.4°C 13.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 122mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
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