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The best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie

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

Short answer

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

Sault Ste. Marie is warmest in July (highs near 23°C) and coldest in February (lows around -10°C), with roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

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

Sault Ste. Marie weather by month

what to expect in Sault Ste. Marie through the year

Here is Sault Ste. Marie'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 Sault Ste. Marie by season.

Jan
-3°
-8°
Cold
Feb
-1°
-10°
Cold
Mar
-6°
Cold
Apr
Cool
Wettest
May
18°
Mild
Jun
22°
12°
Warm
Jul
23°
14°
Warm
Aug
23°
14°
Warm
Sep
22°
12°
Warm
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cold
Dec
-6°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie?
The most comfortable time to visit Sault Ste. Marie is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Sault Ste. Marie?
July is the warmest month in Sault Ste. Marie, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Sault Ste. Marie?
February is the coldest month in Sault Ste. Marie, with lows around -10°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Sault Ste. Marie?
The wettest month in Sault Ste. Marie is usually April, out of roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sault Ste. Marie month by month