Climate Insights for Bala

Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low13°F low
Wettest
August
124 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bala is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,140 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bala 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 -11°C. Bala experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bala is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 44.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Bala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bala 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 13°F. Bala experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -11°FebMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -10°MarMax: 3°Average: -2°Min: -5°AprMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 1°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°SepMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°DecMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 31°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°F
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Bala has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Bala has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 69°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 19°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 56mmFebPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 51mmMarPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 27mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 60mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 20inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 24in
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Snow (in)

Bala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,140 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 79 mm. That's 45 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bala receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.1 in. That's 1.8 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bala receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Bala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Bala is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-7°19°F
Feb-6°21°F
Mar-2°29°F
Apr4°40°F
May12°53°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct9°49°F
Nov2°36°F
Dec-4°25°F

The best time to visit Bala is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°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 best time to visit Bala is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 77°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bala 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bala based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
-11 °C13 °F
-3 °C26 °F
12 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
56 cm22 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
-2 °C28 °F
12 km/h8 mph
79 mm3.1 in
51 cm20 in
Mar
-5 °C22 °F
3 °C37 °F
12 km/h8 mph
84 mm3.3 in
27 cm11 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
9 °C48 °F
12 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
16 cm6 in
May
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
14 °C56 °F
12 km/h7 mph
100 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
-1 °C31 °F
5 °C42 °F
13 km/h8 mph
86 mm3.4 in
27 cm11 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C31 °F
13 km/h8 mph
98 mm3.8 in
60 cm24 in