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The best time to visit Thunder Bay

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

Short answer

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

Thunder Bay is warmest in July (highs near 22°C) and coldest in February (lows around -12°C), with roughly 706 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, 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 Thunder Bay forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Thunder Bay weather by month

what to expect in Thunder Bay through the year

Here is Thunder Bay'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 Thunder Bay by season.

Jan
-5°
-11°
Cold
Feb
-3°
-12°
Cold
Mar
-7°
Cold
Apr
-2°
Cold
Wettest
May
14°
Cool
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
22°
14°
Warm
Aug
22°
14°
Warm
Sep
20°
12°
Mild
Oct
12°
Cool
Nov
-2°
Cold
Dec
-1°
-6°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Thunder Bay?
The most comfortable time to visit Thunder Bay is usually June, July, 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 Thunder Bay?
July is the warmest month in Thunder Bay, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Thunder Bay?
February is the coldest month in Thunder Bay, with lows around -12°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Thunder Bay?
The wettest month in Thunder Bay is usually April, out of roughly 706 mm of precipitation across the year.

Thunder Bay month by month