Kitimat Climate by Month
Kitimat experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to very cold weather.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kitimat is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August to a very cold 0°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -6°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kitimat has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3080 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Kitimat, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 386 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 21 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 146 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Kitimat in Canada
The average rainfall figures in Kitimat are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 386 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 146 mm of precipitation.
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