Best Time to Visit Thunder Bay

Best time: Jun, Jul, Aug, May. Jul is warmest (25.6°C high); Jul is rainiest (89 mm).

Thunder Bay weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan-8.8-20.1341.9
Feb-5.9-18263.2
Mar0.4-11.2435.2
Apr8.8-3.3447.5
May16.93.6708.9
Jun22.49839.4
Jul25.612.2899.4
Aug24.411.4848
Sep18.36.6835.5
Oct11.11.2663.2
Nov2.3-6.2561.8
Dec-5.4-15.4391.4

Average high temperature

Jan -9°
Feb -6°
Mar 0°
Apr 9°
May 17°
Jun 22°
Jul 26°
Aug 24°
Sep 18°
Oct 11°
Nov 2°
Dec -5°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunJulAugMay

Beaches: JulAugAprFeb

Hiking: MayJunJulAug

Sightseeing: JunJulAugMay

Thunder Bay quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thunder Bay?

Jun, Jul, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Jul, about 89 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 25.6°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.