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The best time to visit Gatineau

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

Short answer

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

Gatineau is warmest in July (highs near 26°C) and coldest in February (lows around -11°C), with roughly 1163 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, November and December.

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

Gatineau weather by month

what to expect in Gatineau through the year

Here is Gatineau'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 Gatineau by season.

Jan
-2°
-10°
Cold
Feb
-1°
-11°
Cold
Mar
-4°
Cold
Apr
12°
Cool
May
19°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
26°
17°
Warm
Aug
24°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
-1°
Cold
Dec
-1°
-7°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Gatineau?
The most comfortable time to visit Gatineau is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Gatineau?
July is the warmest month in Gatineau, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gatineau?
February is the coldest month in Gatineau, with lows around -11°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Gatineau?
The wettest month in Gatineau is usually August, out of roughly 1163 mm of precipitation across the year.

Gatineau month by month