When is the best time to go to Saskatoon?

When is the best time to go to Saskatoon? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Saskatoon are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • June is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Saskatoon

For full information about the climate and weather in Saskatoon a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 5°F/16°F
1.1in
February 4°F/16°F
0.8in
March 18°F/31°F
1.5in
April 32°F/47°F
2.3in
May 47°F/65°F
2.8in
June 56°F/72°F
4.5in
July 58°F/79°F
3.4in
August 58°F/77°F
1.9in
September 50°F/68°F
1.9in
October 38°F/50°F
1.8in
November 22°F/31°F
1.3in
December 9°F/16°F
0.6in


Weather and climate in Saskatoon

Saskatoon enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Saskatoon is 47°F (ranging from 16°F in february to 79°F in july). Annual rainfall is 23.7in, with a minimum of 0.6in in december and a maximum of 4.5in in june.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very bad. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in april and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between may and july the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and you can expect to have 3.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of august the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 101°F and it rains in august about 1.9in.
  • In september the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and it rains about 1.9in each month.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 11°F and it rains about 0.6in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Saskatoon

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Saskatoon: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Saskatoon

Find out when Saskatoon has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Saskatoon

  • Very low season in Saskatoon
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and November.
  • Low season in Saskatoon
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, October and December.
  • High season in Saskatoon
    The number of visitors to Saskatoon is high in: June, July and September.
  • Peak season in Saskatoon
    The largest number of tourists visiting Saskatoon is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Saskatoon month by month



Best time for low prices in Saskatoon

Average price of hiring a car in Saskatoon

On average, it costs $ 131 per day to hire a car in Saskatoon. This price varies by $ 76 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 106 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 181.

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