Climate Insights for Val-d'Or

The climate in Val-d'Or is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1082mm of precipitation falls per year. Val-d'Or receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Val-d'Or 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 -17°C. Val-d'Or experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Val-d'Or has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°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.

Val-d'Or is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1082mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 133mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 59mm. That's 74mm 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. Val-d'Or receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 363cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Val-d'Or 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 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 Val-d'Or, which began on June 21, 2026. Val-d'Or 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Val-d'Or is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Val-d'Or 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.