When to go · Petawawa
Petawawa, month by month
The best months for Petawawa: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.-6.1 °C (21 °F) / -17.9 °C (0 °F), 12 rain days21 °F (-6.1 °C) / 0 °F (-17.9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.-3.6 °C (26 °F) / -16.6 °C (2 °F), 10 rain days26 °F (-3.6 °C) / 2 °F (-16.6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.2.7 °C (37 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (2.7 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, parks and trails soft), Nov (wet and grey).10.8 °C (51 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days51 °F (10.8 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, parks and trails soft), Nov (wet and grey).19.2 °C (67 °F) / 4.5 °C (40 °F), 12 rain days67 °F (19.2 °C) / 40 °F (4.5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.24 °C (75 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 12 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.26.3 °C (79 °F) / 12.3 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26.3 °C) / 54 °F (12.3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.25.2 °C (77 °F) / 11.6 °C (53 °F), 11 rain days77 °F (25.2 °C) / 53 °F (11.6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.20.6 °C (69 °F) / 7.3 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days69 °F (20.6 °C) / 45 °F (7.3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.12.8 °C (55 °F) / 2.1 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (12.8 °C) / 36 °F (2.1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, parks and trails soft), Nov (wet and grey).4.8 °C (41 °F) / -4.1 °C (25 °F), 13 rain days41 °F (4.8 °C) / 25 °F (-4.1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-2.4 °C (28 °F) / -11.9 °C (11 °F), 13 rain days28 °F (-2.4 °C) / 11 °F (-11.9 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Petawawa, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -6.1 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6.1 °C)
Feb: -3.6 °C (26 °F)26 °F (-3.6 °C)
Night low
Jan: -17.9 °C (0 °F)0 °F (-17.9 °C)
Feb: -16.6 °C (2 °F)2 °F (-16.6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Feb: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
February: Inside Petawawa's best window: Jun–Sep for paddling and swimming; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Petawawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.