Climate Insights for Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm

Lanaudière, Québec, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
August
146mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1293mm of precipitation falls per year. Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm 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. Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -16° Feb Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -15° Mar Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° Apr Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Aug Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Nov Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 52mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 49mm Mar Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 25mm May Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 29mm Dec Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 42mm
Precipitation
Snow

Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1293mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 146mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 84mm. That's 61mm 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. Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 242cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/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 Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, which began on March 20, 2026. Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 414mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 300mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Expect around 144cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm 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
-16 °C
-7 °C
17 km/h
84 mm
52 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-6 °C
18 km/h
89 mm
49 cm
Mar Current
-9 °C
0 °C
18 km/h
92 mm
38 cm
Apr
-2 °C
7 °C
18 km/h
111 mm
25 cm
May
5 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
100 mm
2 cm
Jun
10 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
122 mm
5 cm
Nov
-5 °C
2 °C
18 km/h
87 mm
29 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-4 °C
17 km/h
102 mm
42 cm
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