Climate Insights for Channel-Port aux Basques

The climate in Channel-Port aux Basques is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1613mm of precipitation falls per year. Channel-Port aux Basques receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Channel-Port aux Basques is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Channel-Port aux Basques experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Channel-Port aux Basques vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Channel-Port aux Basques is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1613mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 181mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 94mm. That's 87mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Channel-Port aux Basques receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 252cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Channel-Port aux Basques is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 16km/h gap 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 38km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Channel-Port aux Basques, which began on March 20, 2026. Channel-Port aux Basques 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Channel-Port aux Basques 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.