Climate Insights for Collingwood
Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Collingwood is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,227 mm of precipitation falls per year. Collingwood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Collingwood 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Collingwood experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Collingwood is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 48.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Collingwood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Collingwood 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°F. Collingwood experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Collingwood vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Collingwood vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 68°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Collingwood is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,227 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 87 mm. That's 36 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Collingwood receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 291cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Collingwood is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.4 in. That's 1.4 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Collingwood receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 115in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Collingwood 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 December, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Collingwood is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 14mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Collingwood is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 92 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°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 Collingwood is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 21°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 Collingwood 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 Collingwood 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.