Climate Insights for Kenora

The climate in Kenora is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 736mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 133mm of rainfall. Kenora 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 -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 165cm accumulating over the season.

Kenora has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Kenora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 736mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 133mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 107mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 165cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.

Kenora 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 October, 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 Kenora, which began on June 21, 2026. Kenora 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Kenora is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -17°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 Kenora 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.