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The best time to visit Chatham

Month-by-month climate averages for Chatham, Ontario, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Chatham is usually May, August, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Chatham is warmest in July (highs near 27°C) and coldest in January (lows around -4°C), with roughly 1004 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, August, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and March.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Chatham forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Chatham weather by month

what to expect in Chatham through the year

Here is Chatham's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Chatham by season.

Jan
-4°
Cold
Feb
-4°
Cold
Mar
-1°
Cool
Apr
15°
Mild
May
21°
Mild
Jun
25°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
27°
17°
Warm
Aug
25°
16°
Warm
Sep
24°
15°
Warm
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Chatham?
The most comfortable time to visit Chatham is usually May, August, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Chatham?
July is the warmest month in Chatham, averaging highs near 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Chatham?
January is the coldest month in Chatham, with lows around -4°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and March.
When is the rainy season in Chatham?
The wettest month in Chatham is usually June, out of roughly 1004 mm of precipitation across the year.

Chatham month by month