Cap-des-Rosiers Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Cap-des-Rosiers’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Canada.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Cap-des-Rosiers is dynamic, ranging widely from very cold in winter to pleasant in summer. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around -13°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cap-des-Rosiers by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, receives about 89 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our Cap-des-Rosiers Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Canada Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Cap-des-Rosiers Temperatures Compared World Wide
Cap-des-Rosiers’s average annual maximum temperature is 8°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Cap-des-Rosiers’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Cap-des-Rosiers climate page.
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