What’s the climate like in Saskatchewan?
The current climate in Saskatchewan features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of -9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -20°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Saskatchewan in recent years was 41°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -32°C in January 2022.
On average, Saskatchewan gets 476 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 70 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or explore other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Saskatchewan?
The best time to visit Saskatchewan for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Saskatchewan. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Saskatchewan
The climate table of Saskatchewan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -7 | -9 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 1 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -17 | -19 | -10 | -3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 6 | -1 | -8 | -14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 56 | 56 | 68 | 16 | 30 | 65 | 48 | 52 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 19 |
| Snow (cm) | 6,5 | 13 | 11 | 6,4 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 4,7 | 16 | 9,4 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -9°C in February
- Precipitation*: 476 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Snowfall: 70 cm per year
- Driest months: 16 mm in April, 17 mm in November and 19 mm in December
- Wettest months: 68 mm in March, 65 mm in June and 56 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Saskatchewan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Saskatchewan, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Saskatchewan
This graph shows how much rainfall Saskatchewan, Canada, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Saskatchewan
This graph shows how much snow Saskatchewan, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Saskatchewan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Saskatchewan, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Saskatchewan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Saskatchewan, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Saskatchewan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Saskatchewan, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Saskatchewan
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Saskatchewan, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Saskatchewan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Saskatchewan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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