Climate Insights for Carleton Place

The climate in Carleton Place is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 905mm of precipitation falls per year. Carleton Place receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Carleton Place is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Carleton Place experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Carleton Place has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Carleton Place is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 905mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 148mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 36mm. That's 112mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Carleton Place receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 245cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 76cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Carleton Place 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 December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 Carleton Place, which began on June 21, 2026. Carleton Place 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 August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Carleton Place is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carleton Place 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.