Climate Insights for Chibougamau

The climate in Chibougamau is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1045mm of precipitation falls per year. Chibougamau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chibougamau 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Chibougamau experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Chibougamau 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 21°C with a mean of 16°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Chibougamau is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1045mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 125mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 47mm. That's 79mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Chibougamau receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 255cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Chibougamau is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

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

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chibougamau 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.