Climate Insights for Cochrane

Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
February
-19°C low-2°F low
Wettest
June
114 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cochrane is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 929 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cochrane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cochrane 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Cochrane experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cochrane is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 36.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Cochrane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cochrane 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°F. Cochrane experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -9°Average: -14°Min: -19°FebMax: -8°Average: -14°Min: -19°MarMax: -1°Average: -7°Min: -13°AprMax: 7°Average: 0°Min: -5°MayMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°OctMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 2°NovMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°DecMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°FAverage: 6°FMin: -2°FFebMax: 18°FAverage: 7°FMin: -2°FMarMax: 31°FAverage: 19°FMin: 9°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 33°FMin: 23°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°FDecMax: 20°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°F
Max
Average
Min

Cochrane has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Cochrane has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 78°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 65°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -2°F and an average temperature of 7°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 17°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 41mmFebPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 44mmMarPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 38mmMayPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 49mmDecPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 52mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 15inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 19inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 20in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Cochrane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 929 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 42 mm. That's 72 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cochrane receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cochrane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.7 in. That's 2.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cochrane receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 111in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 20in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Cochrane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cochrane 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 August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-14°6°F
Feb-14°7°F
Mar-7°19°F
Apr0°33°F
May10°50°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug16°62°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct5°42°F
Nov-3°26°F
Dec-11°12°F

The best time to visit Cochrane is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -19°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 Cochrane is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Cochrane 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 Cochrane 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
-19 °C-2 °F
-9 °C15 °F
11 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.6 in
41 cm16 in
Feb
-19 °C-2 °F
-8 °C18 °F
12 km/h7 mph
47 mm1.8 in
44 cm17 in
Mar
-13 °C9 °F
-1 °C31 °F
12 km/h8 mph
56 mm2.2 in
43 cm17 in
Apr
-5 °C23 °F
7 °C44 °F
12 km/h8 mph
77 mm3 in
38 cm15 in
May
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
74 mm2.9 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h7 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h8 mph
101 mm4 in
11 cm4 in
Nov
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C33 °F
13 km/h8 mph
80 mm3.2 in
49 cm19 in
Dec
-15 °C5 °F
-7 °C20 °F
12 km/h7 mph
61 mm2.4 in
52 cm20 in