Climate Insights for Tête-à-la-Baleine

Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
August
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
November
171 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tête-à-la-Baleine is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,409 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tête-à-la-Baleine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tête-à-la-Baleine is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Tête-à-la-Baleine experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Tête-à-la-Baleine is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 55.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Tête-à-la-Baleine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tête-à-la-Baleine is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°F. Tête-à-la-Baleine experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -6°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -7°AprMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°MayMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°JunMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°JulMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 10°OctMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°NovMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: 0°DecMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°FFebMax: 22°FAverage: 15°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FAprMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°F
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Temperatures in Tête-à-la-Baleine vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tête-à-la-Baleine vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 15°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 83mmFebPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 82mmMarPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 80mmAprPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 48mmMayPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 41mmDecPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 65mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 33inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 32inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 19inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 16inDecPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 26in
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Snow (in)

Tête-à-la-Baleine is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,409 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 92 mm. That's 79 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tête-à-la-Baleine receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 417cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 83cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Tête-à-la-Baleine is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.6 in. That's 3.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tête-à-la-Baleine receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 164in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Tête-à-la-Baleine is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap 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 23km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Tête-à-la-Baleine is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap 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 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tête-à-la-Baleine 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tête-à-la-Baleine based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
23 km/h14 mph
110 mm4.3 in
83 cm33 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-6 °C22 °F
22 km/h14 mph
97 mm3.8 in
82 cm32 in
Mar
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C29 °F
21 km/h13 mph
107 mm4.2 in
80 cm31 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
20 km/h12 mph
109 mm4.3 in
48 cm19 in
May
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
18 km/h11 mph
92 mm3.6 in
14 cm6 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
11 °C52 °F
18 km/h11 mph
120 mm4.7 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
16 °C60 °F
17 km/h11 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
18 °C64 °F
17 km/h11 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
14 °C57 °F
20 km/h12 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
9 °C48 °F
19 km/h12 mph
113 mm4.5 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
0 °C31 °F
3 °C38 °F
23 km/h14 mph
171 mm6.7 in
41 cm16 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C29 °F
24 km/h15 mph
122 mm4.8 in
65 cm26 in