Georgetown Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Georgetown’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 weather in Georgetown experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a very cold -1°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -10°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Georgetown by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. August, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 221 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 101 mm of snow/rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. It records 110 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
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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Georgetown Temperatures Compared World Wide
Georgetown’s average annual maximum temperature is 11°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°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 Georgetown’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Georgetown climate page.
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