Climate Insights for Rivière-Rouge

The climate in Rivière-Rouge is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1213mm of precipitation falls per year. Rivière-Rouge receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rivière-Rouge 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 -16°C. Rivière-Rouge experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Rivière-Rouge has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Rivière-Rouge is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1213mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 132mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 75mm. That's 56mm 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. Rivière-Rouge receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 221cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 48cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Rivière-Rouge 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 Rivière-Rouge, which began on March 20, 2026. Rivière-Rouge 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 January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rivière-Rouge 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.