When is the best time to go to Gatineau?

When is the best time to go to Gatineau? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gatineau are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are April, May, June, July, August, October and December


Annual weather in Gatineau

For full information about the climate and weather in Gatineau a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 11°F/23°F
4.3in
February 13°F/25°F
3.9in
March 23°F/36°F
3.8in
April 38°F/50°F
5.3in
May 52°F/65°F
5.1in
June 61°F/74°F
5.3in
July 65°F/79°F
5.5in
August 63°F/77°F
5.5in
September 56°F/70°F
4in
October 45°F/56°F
5.2in
November 32°F/43°F
3.4in
December 22°F/29°F
4.5in


Weather and climate in Gatineau

Gatineau enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gatineau is 52°F (ranging from 23°F in january to 79°F in july). Annual rainfall is 55.6in, with a minimum of 3.4in in november and a maximum of 5.5in in july.
  • From january to april the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains about 25% of the time in april.
  • Between the months of may and september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average and it rains about 25% of the time in october.
  • Between november and december the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 29°F°C and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gatineau

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gatineau: 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 Gatineau

Find out when Gatineau 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 Gatineau

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

Figure: Visitor index for Gatineau month by month



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