When is the best time to go to Sault Ste. Marie?

When is the best time to go to Sault Ste. Marie? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sault Ste. Marie are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • October is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Sault Ste. Marie

For full information about the climate and weather in Sault Ste. Marie a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 13°F/23°F
3.5in
February 13°F/23°F
3.5in
March 22°F/34°F
3.5in
April 32°F/45°F
4.9in
May 47°F/61°F
4.2in
June 56°F/70°F
4.6in
July 59°F/76°F
4.1in
August 59°F/74°F
4.3in
September 52°F/67°F
4.5in
October 41°F/52°F
6.6in
November 32°F/40°F
4.4in
December 22°F/29°F
4.3in


Weather and climate in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sault Ste. Marie is 49°F (ranging from 23°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 52.1in, with a minimum of 3.5in in february and a maximum of 6.6in in october.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 45°F°C and you can expect to have 4.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains in may about 4.2in.
  • Between june and september the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 85°F and it rains about 4.5in each month.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 74°F and it rains in october about 6.6in.
  • Between november and december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 29°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sault Ste. Marie

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sault Ste. Marie: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sault Ste. Marie

Find out when Sault Ste. Marie has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sault Ste. Marie

  • Very low season in Sault Ste. Marie
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Low season in Sault Ste. Marie
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, June and October.
  • High season in Sault Ste. Marie
    The number of visitors to Sault Ste. Marie is high in: September.
  • Peak season in Sault Ste. Marie
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sault Ste. Marie is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Sault Ste. Marie month by month



Best time for low prices in Sault Ste. Marie

Average prices of hotels in Sault Ste. Marie month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sault Ste. Marie. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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