Placentia, Canada experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Placentia, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Placentia, 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
3.5/10
Best: July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 9°C / 5°C
Feels Like 6°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 105 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 82%
Wind Speed 25 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 11 days
Frost Days 16 days
Hottest Month
20°C
August
Avg Low16°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
-5°C
February
Avg High1°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
11days
May
Avg High9°C
Avg Low3°C
Windiest Month
31 km/h
February (Gusts 65)
Sea Temperature
0°C – 18°C
Warmest water: August (
17.5°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, April due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:11
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:05
Live conditions—
Placentia on the map · live conditions
Placentia, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Placentia
- Population
- 3.3K
- Coordinates
- 47.23°, -53.96°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 15 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 / -3°C . Feb: 1°C / -5°C . Mar: 2°C / -3°C . Apr: 5°C / 0°C . May: 9°C / 3°C . Jun: 14°C / 9°C . Jul: 18°C / 14°C . Aug: 20°C / 16°C . Sep: 17°C / 13°C . Oct: 12°C / 9°C . Nov: 8°C / 4°C . Dec: 3°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 129 mm. Feb: 120 mm. Mar: 109 mm. Apr: 96 mm. May: 79 mm. Jun: 96 mm. Jul: 91 mm. Aug: 77 mm. Sep: 96 mm. Oct: 90 mm. Nov: 143 mm. Dec: 131 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 83%. May: 82%. Jun: 87%. Jul: 89%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 81%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 28 km/h . Feb: 31 km/h . Mar: 29 km/h . Apr: 27 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 29 km/h . Dec: 30 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 7h. May: 9h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 8h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 4h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 2°C . Feb: 0°C . Mar: 1°C . Apr: 2°C . May: 5°C . Jun: 9°C . Jul: 15°C . Aug: 18°C . Sep: 16°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 7°C . Dec: 4°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. 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: 18 days. Feb: 16 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 8 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 4 days. Dec: 14 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 11 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 20°C | Aug · 20°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -5°C | Feb · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 215 mm | Nov · 143 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 37 km/h | Feb · 31 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June
Fair July best
Good 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 / -3°C | -4°C / -9°C | 15days (129 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 1°C / -5°C | -5°C / -11°C | 13days (120 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 2°C / -3°C | -3°C / -8°C | 14days (109 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 80% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 5°C / 0°C | 1°C / -5°C | 14days (96 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 83% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 9°C / 3°C | 6°C / -1°C | 11days (79 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 82% Humid | 5.2 High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 12days (96 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 14°C | 18°C / 12°C | 11days (91 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 16°C | 20°C / 15°C | 11days (77 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 85% Humid | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 17°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 11days (96 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 82% Humid | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 9°C | 10°C / 5°C | 11days (90 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 81% Humid | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / -1°C | 15days (143 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 80% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -1°C | -2°C / -6°C | 16days (131 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 81% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Placentia are July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Placentia, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Placentia is August, with average daytime highs of 20°C (68°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Placentia 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 Placentia is November, averaging 143mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Placentia runs through December, January, November, March, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Placentia.
Placentia receives approximately 79 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 9 hours. Based on climate data for Placentia.
The least favorable months to visit Placentia are January, February, March, April, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Placentia is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Placentia is 82%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 7°C (45°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Placentia receives snow. Months with snowfall average 11 snow days and 27 cm (11 in) of accumulation, with about 16 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Placentia are 25 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 31 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 65 km/h / 41 mph).
Placentia averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 75%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Placentia is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Placentia 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 Placentia ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Placentia, with a climate score of 5.7/10. Consider visiting during July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Placentia, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (57°F) and 12 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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