Wakefield (QC) Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Wakefield, Quebec, Canada is 12°C (54°F), with daytime highs ranging from -5°C (23°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Wakefield compares to cities worldwide.
Wakefield Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Wakefield is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to -16°C (3°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Wakefield by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 280 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Wakefield vs Canada
The map below shows the annual temperature across Canada. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Wakefield vs World: Temperature Compared
Wakefield's average annual maximum temperature is 12°C (54°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Wakefield?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Wakefield, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -5°C (23°F) and humidity around 66% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 53% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Wakefield's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Wakefield climate page.
