Climate Insights for Cap-Chat

Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, Canada

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
February
-13°C low
Wettest
October
129mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cap-Chat is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1193mm of precipitation falls per year. Cap-Chat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cap-Chat 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Cap-Chat experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -13° Mar Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -9° Apr Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -3° May Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jun Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jul Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Sep Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Oct Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Nov Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -4° Dec Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cap-Chat vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 92mm Feb Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 69mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 75mm Apr Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 43mm May Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 58mm Dec Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 73mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cap-Chat is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1193mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 129mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 83mm. That's 46mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Cap-Chat receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 430cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 92cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Cap-Chat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Cap-Chat, which began on June 21, 2026. Cap-Chat 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 271mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 292mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 347mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Expect around 70cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Expect around 234cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cap-Chat 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-7 °C
5 km/h
98 mm
92 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-6 °C
5 km/h
85 mm
69 cm
Mar
-9 °C
-3 °C
5 km/h
83 mm
75 cm
Apr
-3 °C
2 °C
4 km/h
93 mm
43 cm
May
3 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
95 mm
9 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
129 mm
12 cm
Nov
-4 °C
1 °C
5 km/h
115 mm
58 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-4 °C
5 km/h
100 mm
73 cm
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