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The best time to visit Shawinigan

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

Short answer

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

Shawinigan is warmest in July (highs near 24°C) and coldest in January (lows around -16°C), with roughly 1145 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April, November and December.

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

Shawinigan weather by month

what to expect in Shawinigan through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Shawinigan'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 Shawinigan by season.

Jan
-8°
-16°
Cold
Feb
-5°
-16°
Cold
Mar
-1°
-10°
Cold
Apr
9°
-2°
Cool
May
18°
7°
Mild
Jun
22°
13°
Warm
Jul
24°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Aug
23°
15°
Warm
Sep
19°
9°
Mild
Oct
11°
4°
Cool
Nov
3°
-3°
Cold
Dec
-5°
-13°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Shawinigan?
The most comfortable time to visit Shawinigan is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Shawinigan?
July is the warmest month in Shawinigan, averaging highs near 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Shawinigan?
January is the coldest month in Shawinigan, with lows around -16°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Shawinigan?
The wettest month in Shawinigan is usually July, out of roughly 1145 mm of precipitation across the year.

Shawinigan month by month