Weather in September in Canada
Planning a journey to Canada this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canada in September?
Canada offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. September is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Alert at -5°C and warm in Osoyoos at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Osoyoos and -11°C in Alert.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 16 mm to heavy rainfall in Prince Rupert with 286 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Toronto enjoys approximately 195 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Canada for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canada climate page.
Where to go in Canada in September
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Canada?
Toronto
In September Toronto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Montréal
In September Montréal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Quebec City
In September Quebec City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Vancouver
In September Vancouver generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Ottawa
In September Ottawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Canada?
We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Canada with overall perfect weather in Toronto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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