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Saguenay Weather by Month

Best time to visit Saguenay
June–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
24.3°C average high
Wettest month
Sep
98.1mm
Coolest month
Jan
-9°C average high
Peak comfort score
74
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -9°-18.9°51.6mm 13.82
February -6.8°-17.6°46.9mm 12.16
March -0.4°-11.1°54.9mm 134
April 7.7°-2.6°65mm 13.327
May 16.9°4.5°70.7mm 13.463
June 22.2°10°75mm 12.874
July 24.3°13.1°97.4mm 15.770
August 23.3°12.1°90.2mm 14.870
September 18.5°7.8°98.1mm 12.870
October 10.7°2.5°84.3mm 14.342
November 2.4°-4.6°67.7mm 14.66
December -5°-12.9°69mm 16.60

Averages from JONQUIERE, QC CA, 6.5km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Saguenay averages a daily high of -9°C with nights around -18.9°C. Expect roughly 13.8 wet days totalling 51.6mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Saguenay averages a daily high of -6.8°C with nights around -17.6°C. Expect roughly 12.1 wet days totalling 46.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Saguenay averages a daily high of -0.4°C with nights around -11.1°C. Expect roughly 13 wet days totalling 54.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Saguenay averages a daily high of 7.7°C with nights around -2.6°C. Expect roughly 13.3 wet days totalling 65mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

May

May in Saguenay averages a daily high of 16.9°C with nights around 4.5°C. Expect roughly 13.4 wet days totalling 70.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Saguenay averages a daily high of 22.2°C with nights around 10°C. Expect roughly 12.8 wet days totalling 75mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Saguenay averages a daily high of 24.3°C with nights around 13.1°C. Expect roughly 15.7 wet days totalling 97.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Saguenay averages a daily high of 23.3°C with nights around 12.1°C. Expect roughly 14.8 wet days totalling 90.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Saguenay averages a daily high of 18.5°C with nights around 7.8°C. Expect roughly 12.8 wet days totalling 98.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Saguenay averages a daily high of 10.7°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 14.3 wet days totalling 84.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

November

November in Saguenay averages a daily high of 2.4°C with nights around -4.6°C. Expect roughly 14.6 wet days totalling 67.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

December

December in Saguenay averages a daily high of -5°C with nights around -12.9°C. Expect roughly 16.6 wet days totalling 69mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Saguenay peaks at 74.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Saguenay?

Based on 30 years of records, June–September scores highest for comfort in Saguenay, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Saguenay?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 24.3°C.

What is the wettest month in Saguenay?

September is the wettest, averaging 98.1mm of rain across roughly 12.8 wet days.

How cold does Saguenay get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -9°C.

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