Climate Insights for Mattawa

The climate in Mattawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 995mm of precipitation falls per year. Mattawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mattawa 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season.

Mattawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Mattawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 995mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 106mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 57mm. That's 49mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

Mattawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/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 Mattawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Mattawa 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Mattawa is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Mattawa 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.