Climate - Saskatoon (Canada)

The climate of Saskatoon is continental, with very cold winters and quite warm summers.
The city is located in central-western Canada, in the province of Saskatchewan, at an altitude of 500 meters (1,600 feet), and at the 52nd parallel.
We are in the Canadian prairies, characterized by low precipitation (especially in winter) and strong variations in temperature.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature can drop to -35 °C (-31 °F) or even below. In January 2004, it dropped to -45 °C (-49 °F).
On the hottest days of the year, temperatures can reach 35 °C (95 °F), or even higher. In early June 1988, the temperature reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F), while in July 2021 it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
However, in summer the temperature range is high, and at night it gets cool, actually, even in the height of summer, it can sometimes get cold.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -14.7 °C (5.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 355 millimeters (14 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 9 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (February) to 65 mm (2.6 in) in the wettest (June). Summer is the rainiest season due to afternoon thunderstorms, which can be accompanied by hail.
On average, 77 cm (30 in) of snow fall per year. Usually it snows from October to early May. Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 2,270 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Saskatoon is summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, at night it can be cold, while during the day it can be hot.
Summer is normally the best season, but since it can sometimes get very hot, you can choose the months of May and September.

Saskatoon - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Saskatoon is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -14.7 °C (6 °F), with a minimum of -20.2 °C (-4.3 °F) and a maximum of -9.1 °C (15.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -36 °C (-33 °F). However, it dropped to -45 °C (-49 °F) in January 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it reached 7 °C (44.6 °F) in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In February, the weather in Saskatoon is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -12.6 °C (9 °F), with a minimum of -18.3 °C (-0.9 °F) and a maximum of -6.8 °C (19.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -32 °C (-25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -43.2 °C (-45.8 °F) in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 3 °C (38 °F). However, it reached 8 °C (46.4 °F) in February 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in Saskatoon is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -5.5 °C (22 °F), with a minimum of -11.2 °C (11.8 °F) and a maximum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -27 °C (-17 °F). However, it dropped to -38.3 °C (-36.9 °F) in March 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in March 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In April, the weather in Saskatoon is usually quite cold. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.4 °F) and a maximum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10.5 °F). However, it dropped to -23 °C (-9.4 °F) in April 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in April 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In May, the weather in Saskatoon is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) in May 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In June, the weather in Saskatoon is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in June 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Saskatoon is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in July 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In August, the weather in Saskatoon is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In September, the weather in Saskatoon is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 4.9 °C (40.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in September 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In October, the weather in Saskatoon is usually quite cold. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.4 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11 °F). However, it dropped to -24.1 °C (-11.4 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 30.8 °C (87.4 °F) in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In November, the weather in Saskatoon is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -5.1 °C (23 °F), with a minimum of -10.1 °C (13.8 °F) and a maximum of -0.1 °C (31.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -23 °C (-9.5 °F). However, it dropped to -34.3 °C (-29.7 °F) in November 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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In December, the weather in Saskatoon is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -12.2 °C (10 °F), with a minimum of -17.4 °C (0.7 °F) and a maximum of -7 °C (19.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -31.5 °C (-25 °F). However, it dropped to -42.9 °C (-45.2 °F) in December 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it reached 11 °C (51.8 °F) in December 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).