When is the best time to go to Balsam Lake

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Balsam Lake, United States. 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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Balsam Lake weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Balsam Lake 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

Balsam Lake January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-6°C 21mm 5.4hrs 10.3hrs

Very cold and dry weather often prevails in Balsam Lake during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Balsam Lake 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 (-1°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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.

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February

Balsam Lake February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 18mm 6.7hrs 11.4hrs

February in Balsam Lake is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Balsam Lake and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -15°C (4°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 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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March

Balsam Lake March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 41mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Balsam Lake is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Balsam Lake and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 41mm 1.6 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Balsam Lake April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 61mm 8.5hrs 14.5hrs

Balsam Lake's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Balsam Lake and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 61mm 2.4 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Balsam Lake May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 88mm 9.7hrs 16hrs

May is a a little damp month in Balsam Lake and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Balsam Lake and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 88mm 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Balsam Lake June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 103mm 10.7hrs 10.3hrs

June in Balsam Lake is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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 Balsam Lake.

June is in the summer in Balsam Lake and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Balsam Lake July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 99mm 11.3hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Balsam Lake and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 99mm 3.9 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Balsam Lake weather in July »

August

Balsam Lake August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 104mm 9.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Balsam Lake is characteristically warm and damp.

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 Balsam Lake.

August is in the summer in Balsam Lake and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Balsam Lake weather in August »

September

Balsam Lake September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 87mm 7.7hrs 14.5hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Balsam Lake, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Balsam Lake and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 87mm 3.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Balsam Lake weather in September »

October

Balsam Lake October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 60mm 6.1hrs 16hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Balsam Lake and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 60mm 2.4 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Balsam Lake November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 39mm 4hrs 10.3hrs

The weather in November in Balsam Lake is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Balsam Lake and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 39mm 1.5 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Balsam Lake December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 25mm 4.1hrs 11.4hrs

December in Balsam Lake is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Balsam Lake and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Balsam Lake with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Balsam Lake weather stats

Balsam Lake weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January -7°C 19.4°F
Wettest month: August 104mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 17.1°C 62.8°F
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