Climate Insights for Val-d'Espoir
Le Rocher-Percé, Quebec, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Val-d'Espoir is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,137 mm of precipitation falls per year. Val-d'Espoir receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Val-d'Espoir 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 -14°C. Val-d'Espoir experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Val-d'Espoir is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 44.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Val-d'Espoir receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Val-d'Espoir 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 7°F. Val-d'Espoir experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Val-d'Espoir 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 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Val-d'Espoir has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 7°F and the daily average is 15°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Val-d'Espoir is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,137 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 75 mm. That's 47 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. Val-d'Espoir receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 408cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 90cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Val-d'Espoir is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 in. That's 1.9 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. Val-d'Espoir receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 161in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Val-d'Espoir is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Val-d'Espoir is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Val-d'Espoir is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 77 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°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 best time to visit Val-d'Espoir is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Val-d'Espoir 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 Val-d'Espoir 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.