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The best time to visit St. Catharines

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

Short answer

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

St. Catharines is warmest in July (highs near 27°C) and coldest in February (lows around -3°C), with roughly 1000 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January and February.

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

St. Catharines weather by month

what to expect in St. Catharines through the year

Here is St. Catharines'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 St. Catharines by season.

Jan
-2°
Cold
Feb
-3°
Cold
Mar
Cold
Apr
13°
Cool
Wettest
May
19°
10°
Mild
Jun
23°
16°
Warm
Jul
27°
19°
Warm
Aug
25°
18°
Warm
Sep
22°
16°
Warm
Oct
17°
11°
Mild
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit St. Catharines?
The most comfortable time to visit St. Catharines is usually May, June, August and September, 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 St. Catharines?
July is the warmest month in St. Catharines, averaging highs near 27°C.
What is the coldest month in St. Catharines?
February is the coldest month in St. Catharines, with lows around -3°C. Overnight frost is likely in January and February.
When is the rainy season in St. Catharines?
The wettest month in St. Catharines is usually April, out of roughly 1000 mm of precipitation across the year.

St. Catharines month by month