Skidegate, Canada experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Skidegate, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Skidegate, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 11°C / 8°C
Feels Like 9°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 138 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
18°C
August
Avg Low14°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
3°C
February
Avg High6°C
Rain16days
Driest Month
11days
July
Avg High17°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
29 km/h
January (Gusts 53)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 17°C
Warmest water: August (
17.1°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:21
Daylight 17h
Sunset 22:18
Live conditions—
Skidegate on the map · live conditions
Skidegate, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Skidegate
- Population
- 837
- Coordinates
- 53.27°, -131.99°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 18 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 19 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: 7°C / 4°C . Feb: 6°C / 3°C . Mar: 8°C / 4°C . Apr: 9°C / 5°C . May: 12°C / 8°C . Jun: 15°C / 10°C . Jul: 17°C / 13°C . Aug: 18°C / 14°C . Sep: 16°C / 13°C . Oct: 12°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 6°C . Dec: 7°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 199 mm. Feb: 146 mm. Mar: 119 mm. Apr: 112 mm. May: 85 mm. Jun: 84 mm. Jul: 61 mm. Aug: 87 mm. Sep: 151 mm. Oct: 176 mm. Nov: 214 mm. Dec: 219 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 86%. Feb: 80%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 80%. May: 81%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 83%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 84%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 29 km/h . Feb: 28 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 22 km/h . Oct: 26 km/h . Nov: 28 km/h . Dec: 29 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 8h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 6°C . Apr: 7°C . May: 10°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 17°C . Sep: 16°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 9°C . Dec: 7°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. 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: 6 days. Feb: 8 days. Mar: 9 days. Apr: 4 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 6 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 19°C | Aug · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 2°C | Feb · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 289 mm | Dec · 219 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 28 km/h | Jan · 29 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Excellent September best
Fair October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 4°C | 3°C / -1°C | 21days (199 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 6°C / 3°C | 2°C / -2°C | 16days (146 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 80% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / -1°C | 17days (119 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 81% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 5°C | 6°C / 1°C | 15days (112 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 80% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 12°C / 8°C | 10°C / 5°C | 13days (85 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 81% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 15°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 14days (84 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 83% Humid | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 13°C | 17°C / 12°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 83% Humid | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 18°C / 14°C | 18°C / 13°C | 11days (87 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 83% Humid | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 13°C | 15°C / 11°C | 16days (151 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 84% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 9°C | 10°C / 6°C | 18days (176 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 6°C | 6°C / 2°C | 21days (214 mm) Wet | 3.4h Poor | 85% Humid | 1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 7°C / 4°C | 3°C / -1°C | 20days (219 mm) Wet | 2.8h Poor | 84% Humid | 0.6 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Skidegate are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Skidegate, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Skidegate is August, with average daytime highs of 18°C (65°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Skidegate is February, with average overnight lows of 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Skidegate is December, averaging 219mm of precipitation across 20 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Skidegate runs through January, November, December, October, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Skidegate.
Skidegate receives approximately 78 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 9 hours. Based on climate data for Skidegate.
The least favorable months to visit Skidegate are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Skidegate is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Skidegate is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 10°C (50°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Skidegate receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Skidegate are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 29 km/h (18 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Skidegate averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 74%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Skidegate is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Skidegate 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 Skidegate ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 9°C (48°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 Skidegate. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Skidegate, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 15°C (58°F) and 14 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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