When is the best time to go to St. Catharines

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit St. Catharines, 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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St. Catharines weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit St. Catharines 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

St. Catharines January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 50mm 3.2hrs 10.5hrs

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

January is in the winter in St. Catharines and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 50mm 2 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

St. Catharines February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 54mm 4.1hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in St. Catharines and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in St. Catharines 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

St. Catharines March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 63mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in St. Catharines is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in St. Catharines and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 63mm 2.5 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

St. Catharines April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 68mm 6.7hrs 14.4hrs

St. Catharines's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 St. Catharines.

April is in the spring in St. Catharines and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 68mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

St. Catharines May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 71mm 8hrs 15.7hrs

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

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 St. Catharines.

May is in the spring in St. Catharines and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 71mm 2.8 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

St. Catharines June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 77mm 9.4hrs 10.5hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in St. Catharines and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in St. Catharines and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 77mm 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

St. Catharines July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 64mm 9.9hrs 11.5hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit St. Catharines, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in St. Catharines and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 64mm 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

St. Catharines weather in July »

August

St. Catharines August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 78mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in St. Catharines is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in St. Catharines and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 78mm 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

St. Catharines September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 84mm 6.6hrs 14.4hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in St. Catharines and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 84mm 3.3 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

St. Catharines October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 64mm 5.2hrs 15.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in St. Catharines and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in St. Catharines and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 64mm 2.5 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

St. Catharines November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 75mm 3hrs 10.5hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in St. Catharines and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in St. Catharines and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 75mm 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

St. Catharines December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 77mm 2.4hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in St. Catharines and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in St. Catharines with around 77mm 3 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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St. Catharines weather stats

St. Catharines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.7°C 80.1°F
Driest month: January 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.7°C 30.7°F
Wettest month: September 84mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 21.4°C 70.5°F
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