Climate Insights for Windsor

Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
February
-5°C low
Wettest
May
93mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Windsor is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 898mm of precipitation falls per year. Windsor receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Windsor 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 -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -5° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 19° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 2° Dec Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Windsor vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Windsor is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 898mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 93mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 59mm. That's 34mm less than May, 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 65cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Windsor 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 February, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Windsor, which began on March 20, 2026. Windsor 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 191mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Expect around 45cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr
May 16°
Jun 21°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 19°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Windsor is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Windsor 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
-5 °C
1 °C
22 km/h
68 mm
16 cm
Feb
-5 °C
3 °C
23 km/h
59 mm
19 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
73 mm
10 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
22 km/h
90 mm
4 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
10 °C
22 km/h
65 mm
7 cm
Dec
-1 °C
4 °C
22 km/h
63 mm
9 cm
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