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Rimouski Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Rimouski experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Rimouski is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a very cold -6°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -15°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rimouski has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1104 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Rimouski remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 115 mm over 14 days. In February, this drops slightly to 70 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Forecast for Rimouski

Sat   Jan 11
-3°C | -8°C
NE 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
-5°C | -12°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
-6°C | -12°C
SW 3 m/s
2.6 mm
overcast and small chance of slight snow

overcast and small chance of slight snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Rimouski in Canada

During the months of 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 Rimouski?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rimouski?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rimouski?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rimouski?
    October tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rimouski?
    February is the driest month with 70 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.