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Best Time to Visit Charlevoix

June – September are the best time to visit Charlevoix on the climate data: August scores 81/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are April and November & December, mainly because of cool days.

Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada
Best months
Jun – Sep
Shoulder
May
Toughest
Apr and Nov & Dec
Warmest
Jul · 72°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 2°F
Wettest
Jul · 4.6 in
Driest
Jan · 2.3 in

Charlevoix weather by month

Highs run from 16°F to 72°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm) of rain and snow.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Charlevoix, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high16°F-9°C19°F-7°C27°F-3°C41°F5°C57°F14°C67°F19°C72°F22°C71°F22°C64°F18°C49°F10°C35°F2°C23°F-5°C
Avg low2°F-17°C3°F-16°C13°F-11°C27°F-3°C40°F5°C51°F10°C57°F14°C56°F13°C48°F9°C37°F3°C24°F-4°C10°F-12°C
Rain/snow2.3 in59 mm2.4 in62 mm2.8 in70 mm3.5 in90 mm3.7 in93 mm4.3 in109 mm4.6 in116 mm4.2 in106 mm4.1 in103 mm4.6 in116 mm3.4 in87 mm3.6 in91 mm
Humidity97%97%94%87%81%81%82%81%81%84%89%96%
Cloud65%67%65%67%70%66%65%64%61%72%76%72%
Comfort464545426880798181513940

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m (1,585 ft) to Charlevoix's ~319 m (1,047 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Charlevoix season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 16–23°F (-9–-5°C), and nights reach 2°F (-17°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.3 in (212 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December), averaging 44/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 27°F highs in March to 57°F by May. About 10.0 in (253 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in April; the season averages 52/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 67–72°F (19–22°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.0 in (331 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 51°F (10°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 80/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 64°F highs in September to 35°F by November. About 12.0 in (306 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 57/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 1 Good, 4 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Charlevoix weather questions

When is the best time to visit Charlevoix?

June – September are the best time to visit Charlevoix on the climate data: August scores 81/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are April and November & December, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Charlevoix?

July is the wettest month, averaging about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.3 in (59 mm). The yearly total is around 43.4 in (1102 mm).

What is the coldest month in Charlevoix?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C) and highs of 16°F (-9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 72°F (22°C).

Is Charlevoix humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 81%, and highs peak around 72°F (22°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Charlevoix?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 2°F (-17°C) in January.

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