Saskatoon Climate by Month
Deep in the wilderness of Saskatchewan, this small city came on the radar of art-loving travelers with the opening of the Remai Modern Museum. Now, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is being renovated, adding one more reason to consider making the trek to this remote part of Canada.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Saskatoon. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a very cold -9°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -19°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 480 mm, Saskatoon maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The seasons in Saskatoon, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 93 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 16 mm over 7 snowy 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
Sunshine over the year
In Saskatoon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.9 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Saskatoon 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:
Yes, the months of February and December are very dry.
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 -9°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 309 hours of sunshine.
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