When is the best time to go to Saguenay?

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

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


Annual weather in Saguenay

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

Month
January 4°F/16°F
3.4in
February 7°F/18°F
3in
March 18°F/27°F
4.1in
April 32°F/41°F
4.3in
May 49°F/61°F
4.7in
June 59°F/70°F
5.1in
July 63°F/76°F
5.5in
August 61°F/72°F
5.3in
September 52°F/63°F
5.3in
October 41°F/50°F
5.4in
November 29°F/36°F
4.3in
December 14°F/23°F
4in


Weather and climate in Saguenay

Saguenay enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Saguenay is 47°F (ranging from 16°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 54.3in, with a minimum of 3in in february and a maximum of 5.5in in july.
  • Between january and april the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 40°F in average and it rains about 4.3in each month.
  • Between the months of may and september the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and it rains in september about 5.3in.
  • In october the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 74°F and it rains in october about 5.4in.
  • From november to december the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 23°F°C and it rains about 4in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Saguenay

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

Find out when Saguenay 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 Saguenay

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

Figure: Visitor index for Saguenay month by month



Best time for low prices in Saguenay

Average prices of hotels in Saguenay month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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