Climate Insights for Lindsay

The climate in Lindsay is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 901mm of precipitation falls per year. Lindsay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lindsay 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Lindsay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Lindsay has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Lindsay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 901mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 124mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 40mm. That's 83mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Lindsay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 212cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Lindsay 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 August, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.

It is currently summer in Lindsay, which began on June 21, 2026. Lindsay 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Lindsay 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 73mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°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 Lindsay 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.