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Shawinigan Climate by Month

The temperature in Shawinigan can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Shawinigan. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -6°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -17°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Shawinigan has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1151 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Shawinigan has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 112 mm, and the driest month, February, with 72 mm, is minimal.

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

The best time of year to visit Shawinigan in Canada

During the months of June, August and September 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 Shawinigan?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shawinigan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shawinigan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shawinigan?
    October tops the wettest month list with 112 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shawinigan?
    February is the driest month with 72 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.

    Forecast for Shawinigan

    Thu   Nov 21
    7°C | 4°C
    E 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 3°C
    E 22 km/h
    1.4 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    5°C | 2°C
    N 14 km/h
    5.1 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain