When to go · Saguenay
Saguenay, month by month
The best months for Saguenay: Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice). Across Canada: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.-9.7 °C (15 °F) / -20.4 °C (−5 °F), 14 rain days15 °F (-9.7 °C) / −5 °F (-20.4 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.-7.4 °C (19 °F) / -18.7 °C (−2 °F), 12 rain days19 °F (-7.4 °C) / −2 °F (-18.7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.-0.7 °C (31 °F) / -11.8 °C (11 °F), 12 rain days31 °F (-0.7 °C) / 11 °F (-11.8 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, closed attractions); late Oct for the English theatre run.7.4 °C (45 °F) / -3.2 °C (26 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7.4 °C) / 26 °F (-3.2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.16.6 °C (62 °F) / 3.7 °C (39 °F), 13 rain days62 °F (16.6 °C) / 39 °F (3.7 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.22.3 °C (72 °F) / 9.6 °C (49 °F), 13 rain days72 °F (22.3 °C) / 49 °F (9.6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.24.5 °C (76 °F) / 12.9 °C (55 °F), 14 rain days76 °F (24.5 °C) / 55 °F (12.9 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.23.4 °C (74 °F) / 11.8 °C (53 °F), 14 rain days74 °F (23.4 °C) / 53 °F (11.8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.18.2 °C (65 °F) / 6.9 °C (44 °F), 14 rain days65 °F (18.2 °C) / 44 °F (6.9 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, closed attractions); late Oct for the English theatre run.9.9 °C (50 °F) / 1.4 °C (35 °F), 14 rain days50 °F (9.9 °C) / 35 °F (1.4 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, closed attractions); late Oct for the English theatre run.2.3 °C (36 °F) / -5.4 °C (22 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2.3 °C) / 22 °F (-5.4 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-5.1 °C (23 °F) / -13.9 °C (7 °F), 16 rain days23 °F (-5.1 °C) / 7 °F (-13.9 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saguenay, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
Feb: -7.4 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7.4 °C)
Jun: 22.3 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22.3 °C)
Night low
Feb: -18.7 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-18.7 °C)
Jun: 9.6 °C (49 °F)49 °F (9.6 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 12 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Feb: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jun: 1
February: Inside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.
June: Inside Saguenay's best window: Jun–Sep for the fjord; Feb for snow and ice.
Saguenay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.