When is the best time to go to Chibougamau?

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

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


Annual weather in Chibougamau

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

Month
January -0°F/11°F
2.7in
February -0°F/14°F
2.2in
March 11°F/25°F
3.1in
April 27°F/38°F
4.6in
May 43°F/58°F
5in
June 54°F/68°F
5.4in
July 59°F/74°F
5.9in
August 58°F/70°F
6.5in
September 49°F/61°F
5.7in
October 38°F/47°F
5.7in
November 25°F/32°F
4.3in
December 9°F/18°F
3.7in


Weather and climate in Chibougamau

Chibougamau enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Chibougamau is 43°F (ranging from 11°F in january to 74°F in july). Annual rainfall is 54.7in, with a minimum of 2.2in in february and a maximum of 6.5in in august.
  • Between january and april the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 38°F and you can expect to have 4.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average and it rains about 5in each month.
  • From june to august the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 58°F.
  • In september the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and you can expect to have 5.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 16°F in average and, in december, 6 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Chibougamau

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Chibougamau: 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 Chibougamau

Find out when Chibougamau 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 Chibougamau

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

Figure: Visitor index for Chibougamau month by month



Best time for low prices in Chibougamau

Average prices of hotels in Chibougamau month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Chibougamau. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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