Churchil Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Churchil, Canada, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 15°C (59°F) and January dropping to -21°C (-6°F).
Churchil sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 535 mm (21 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from November to April, creating some seasonal variation. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 9.4 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Churchil
Visitors to Churchil can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C (59°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -21°C (-6°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 9°C (48°F) in August to around -28°C (-18°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Churchil
Generally, Churchil experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 535 mm (21 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 89 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less snowfall, with 18 mm (0.7 in) over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Churchil Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Churchil
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Churchil. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Churchil by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 89%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Churchil
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s (10 knots) in May, June, July and August to 6 m/s (12 knots) in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Churchil 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
