Climate Insights for North Bay

Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low
Wettest
October
131mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in North Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1146mm of precipitation falls per year. North Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. North Bay 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 -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -11° Feb Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -12° Mar Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Apr Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jun Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Aug Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Nov Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Dec Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

North Bay has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 39mm Feb Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 34mm Mar Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow

North Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1146mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 131mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 65mm. That's 66mm less than October, 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 168cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

North Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 19km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in North Bay, which began on March 20, 2026. North Bay 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 326mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 326mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 109cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for North Bay 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
-5 °C
22 km/h
65 mm
39 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-4 °C
22 km/h
67 mm
34 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
1 °C
22 km/h
75 mm
20 cm
Apr
0 °C
7 °C
22 km/h
113 mm
16 cm
May
9 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
90 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
19 °C
19 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
12 °C
22 km/h
131 mm
2 cm
Nov
0 °C
4 °C
23 km/h
88 mm
20 cm
Dec
-6 °C
-1 °C
23 km/h
84 mm
36 cm
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