Shawinigan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Shawinigan. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -17°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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 average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Shawinigan
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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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 112 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
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