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The best time to visit Sarnia

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Sarnia 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.

Sarnia is warmest in July (highs near 26°C) and coldest in January (lows around -4°C), with roughly 970 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 and December.

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

Sarnia weather by month

what to expect in Sarnia through the year

Here is Sarnia'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 Sarnia by season.

Jan
-4°
Cold
Feb
-4°
Cold
Mar
-1°
Cold
Apr
14°
Cool
May
19°
Mild
Jun
24°
15°
Warm
Jul
26°
18°
Warm
Aug
24°
17°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
23°
15°
Warm
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-1°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sarnia?
The most comfortable time to visit Sarnia 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 Sarnia?
July is the warmest month in Sarnia, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Sarnia?
January is the coldest month in Sarnia, with lows around -4°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Sarnia?
The wettest month in Sarnia is usually August, out of roughly 970 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sarnia month by month