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Bathurst Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Bathurst is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bathurst, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bathurst experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1238 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Bathurst enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 118 mm of precipitation, while in February, Bathurst receives about 89 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Bathurst

Wed   Jan 15
-6°C | -11°C
NW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
-6°C | -12°C
W 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-6°C | -13°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bathurst in Canada

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Bathurst?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bathurst?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bathurst?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bathurst?
    October tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bathurst?
    February is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.