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The best time to visit Waterloo

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Waterloo 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.

Waterloo is warmest in July (highs near 26°C) and coldest in February (lows around -6°C), with roughly 987 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 Waterloo forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Waterloo weather by month

what to expect in Waterloo through the year

Here is Waterloo'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 Waterloo by season.

Jan
-5°
Cold
Feb
-6°
Cold
Mar
-4°
Cold
Apr
13°
Cool
Wettest
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
26°
16°
Warm
Aug
24°
15°
Warm
Sep
23°
12°
Warm
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-3°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Waterloo?
The most comfortable time to visit Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
July is the warmest month in Waterloo, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Waterloo?
February is the coldest month in Waterloo, with lows around -6°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Waterloo?
The wettest month in Waterloo is usually April, out of roughly 987 mm of precipitation across the year.

Waterloo month by month