Climate Insights for Sainte-Monique

The climate in Sainte-Monique is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1064mm of precipitation falls per year. Sainte-Monique receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sainte-Monique 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 188cm accumulating over the season.

Sainte-Monique has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°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. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Sainte-Monique is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1064mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 132mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 54mm. That's 78mm less than July, 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 188cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

Sainte-Monique is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 17km/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.

It is currently spring in Sainte-Monique, which began on March 20, 2026. Sainte-Monique 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 -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Sainte-Monique is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -18°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 Sainte-Monique 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.