Climate Insights for Almonte

The climate in Almonte is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1071mm of precipitation falls per year. Almonte receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Almonte is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Almonte experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Almonte has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Almonte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1071mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 129mm of rainfall. April and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 51mm. That's 79mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Almonte receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Almonte is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Almonte, which began on June 21, 2026. Almonte is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Almonte is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Almonte based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.