Climate Insights for Welland

Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low25°F low
Wettest
October
110 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Welland is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,071 mm of precipitation falls per year. Welland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Welland 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 -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 130cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Welland is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 42.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Welland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Welland 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 25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°FebMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°MarMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°AprMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°JunMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°JulMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°AugMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 20°SepMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°OctMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FFebMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 38°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Welland vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Welland vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 29°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 32mmFebPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 10mmDecPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 10in
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Welland is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,071 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 70 mm. That's 40 mm less than October, 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 130cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.Welland is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.8 in. That's 1.6 in less than October, 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 51in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Welland is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Welland is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°29°F
Feb-1°30°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr6°43°F
May13°55°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov6°43°F
Dec1°34°F

The best time to visit Welland is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°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 Welland is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 77°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 25°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 Welland 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 Welland 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
-4 °C25 °F
1 °C33 °F
21 km/h13 mph
85 mm3.3 in
32 cm12 in
Feb
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C35 °F
21 km/h13 mph
82 mm3.2 in
39 cm15 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
5 °C40 °F
19 km/h12 mph
89 mm3.5 in
16 cm6 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
17 km/h11 mph
108 mm4.3 in
7 cm3 in
May
10 °C50 °F
15 °C60 °F
15 km/h9 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C62 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h9 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
25 °C77 °F
13 km/h8 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
24 °C76 °F
14 km/h9 mph
88 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h9 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
15 °C60 °F
19 km/h12 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
9 °C48 °F
21 km/h13 mph
82 mm3.2 in
10 cm4 in
Dec
0 °C31 °F
4 °C38 °F
21 km/h13 mph
92 mm3.6 in
26 cm10 in