Donkin, Canada experiences average highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Donkin, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Donkin, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4/10
Best: July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 10°C / 5°C
Feels Like 7°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 107 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 27 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 18 days
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Avg Low18°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-5°C
February
Avg High0°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
9days
September
Avg High19°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
31 km/h
December (Gusts 55)
Sea Temperature
0°C – 20°C
Warmest water: August (
20.1°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:09
Daylight 15.8h
Sunset 20:54
Live conditions—
Donkin on the map · live conditions
Donkin, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Donkin
- Population
- 532
- Coordinates
- 46.18°, -59.87°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -4°C . Feb: 0°C / -5°C . Mar: 2°C / -3°C . Apr: 5°C / 1°C . May: 10°C / 5°C . Jun: 16°C / 10°C . Jul: 21°C / 16°C . Aug: 22°C / 18°C . Sep: 19°C / 14°C . Oct: 14°C / 9°C . Nov: 8°C / 4°C . Dec: 4°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 123 mm. Feb: 125 mm. Mar: 107 mm. Apr: 111 mm. May: 81 mm. Jun: 92 mm. Jul: 86 mm. Aug: 82 mm. Sep: 83 mm. Oct: 112 mm. Nov: 151 mm. Dec: 131 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 80%. May: 80%. Jun: 82%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 78%. Oct: 77%. Nov: 76%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 31 km/h . Feb: 31 km/h . Mar: 30 km/h . Apr: 29 km/h . May: 25 km/h . Jun: 24 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 25 km/h . Oct: 26 km/h . Nov: 31 km/h . Dec: 31 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 8h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 4h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 2°C . Feb: 0°C . Mar: 0°C . Apr: 2°C . May: 5°C . Jun: 11°C . Jul: 18°C . Aug: 20°C . Sep: 18°C . Oct: 14°C . Nov: 9°C . Dec: 5°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 15 days. Feb: 13 days. Mar: 13 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 4 days. Dec: 11 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 29 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 22°C | Aug · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -6°C | Feb · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 240 mm | Nov · 151 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 36 km/h | Dec · 31 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -4°C | -4°C / -10°C | 13days (123 mm) Wet | 4.2h Fair | 78% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 0°C / -5°C | -5°C / -11°C | 13days (125 mm) Wet | 5.8h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 2°C / -3°C | -3°C / -9°C | 13days (107 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 79% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 5°C / 1°C | 1°C / -4°C | 13days (111 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 80% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 10°C / 5°C | 7°C / 0°C | 12days (81 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 80% Humid | 5.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 16°C / 10°C | 15°C / 7°C | 11days (92 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 82% Humid | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 16°C | 22°C / 15°C | 10days (86 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 83% Humid | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 18°C | 23°C / 17°C | 10days (82 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 19°C / 14°C | 18°C / 12°C | 9days (83 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 78% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 9°C | 11°C / 6°C | 10days (112 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 77% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / -1°C | 14days (151 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -1°C | -2°C / -7°C | 13days (131 mm) Wet | 3.9h Poor | 75% Muggy | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Donkin are July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Donkin, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Donkin is August, with average daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Donkin is February, with average overnight lows of -5°C (23°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Donkin is November, averaging 151mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Donkin runs through November, January, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Donkin.
Donkin receives approximately 88 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Donkin.
The least favorable months to visit Donkin are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Donkin is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Donkin is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 8°C (46°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Donkin receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 25 cm (10 in) of accumulation, with about 18 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Donkin are 27 km/h (17 mph). The windiest month is December with peak winds reaching 31 km/h (20 mph) (gusts up to 55 km/h / 34 mph).
Donkin averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Donkin is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Donkin has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Donkin ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Donkin. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Donkin, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 16°C (61°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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