AI-generatedMoosonee at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 10.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 713 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Moosonee
Moosonee has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −13 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Moosonee is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Moosonee
The best time to visit Moosonee is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 10.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. The wettest month is September with 88 mm of precipitation.
Moosonee through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Moosonee in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −4–13 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Moosonee in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Moosonee in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Moosonee in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −13–−9 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:4418:32
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:24–08:30 · evening 17:46–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:24 · evening 18:53–19:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Moosonee compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 5° at the end. The sea cools from 9° to 5°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −3° |
| Sea | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Moosonee in October?
In October, Moosonee is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min07:44 – 18:32
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Moosonee
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Moosonee: score 85 against 20. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C cooler in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 20 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 6° |
| Sea | 7.8° | 2.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 70 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Moosonee month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−13° · Sea −1° · 3.0 h
In January, Moosonee is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in January29February−11° · Sea −1° · 4.4 h
In February, Moosonee is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in February30March−4° · Sea −1° · 5.4 h
In March, Moosonee is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in March31April4° · Sea −1° · 6.4 h
In April, Moosonee is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in April59May13° · Sea 0° · 7.4 h
In May, Moosonee is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in May85June20° · Sea 2° · 8.3 h
In June, Moosonee is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in June77July23° · Sea 6° · 7.6 h
In July, Moosonee is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in July73August22° · Sea 8° · 6.7 h
In August, Moosonee is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in August70September17° · Sea 11° · 5.0 h
In September, Moosonee is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in September20October9° · Sea 8° · 3.1 h
In October, Moosonee is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in October16November0° · Sea 3° · 1.9 h
In November, Moosonee is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 57 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in November17December−9° · Sea −1° · 2.1 h
In December, Moosonee is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moosonee.
Moosonee in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Moosonee
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−24°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | −13° | −24° | −1.3° | 3.0 h | 9 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | −11° | −24° | −1.4° | 4.4 h | 7 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 30 | −4° | −18° | −1.3° | 5.4 h | 8 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 4° | −8° | −1.2° | 6.4 h | 9 | 51 |
| MayMay | 59 | 13° | 0° | −0.4° | 7.4 h | 10 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 20° | 6° | 2.0° | 8.3 h | 10 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 23° | 10° | 5.5° | 7.6 h | 13 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 22° | 10° | 8.4° | 6.7 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 17° | 6° | 10.9° | 5.0 h | 12 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 20 | 9° | 1° | 7.8° | 3.1 h | 12 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 0° | −7° | 2.5° | 1.9 h | 11 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | −9° | −18° | −0.7° | 2.1 h | 10 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Moosonee
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.2 – 9.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Moosonee ranges from −1.4 °C in February to 10.9 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. From November to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 8.1 and 13.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.3° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.4° | −1.8° | −1.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.3° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.2° | −1.7° | −0.8° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.4° | −1.1° | 0.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 2.0° | 0.0° | 4.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 5.5° | 0.8° | 14.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 8.4° | 3.9° | 15.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.9° | 8.1° | 13.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.8° | 6.2° | 9.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 2.5° | 0.9° | 3.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −0.7° | −1.0° | −0.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Moosonee
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Moosonee, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Moosonee: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Moosonee has about 12 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Moosonee
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 120 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Moosonee
How breezy and how cloudy Moosonee is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Moosonee typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Moosonee: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Moosonee
How often the day gets hot in Moosonee (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Moosonee has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 9 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Moosonee
When Moosonee is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Moosonee has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 26 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Moosonee
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Moosonee in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Moosonee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 20
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −11 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,270 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Moosonee vs Kapuskasing
In October the holiday weather in Moosonee and Kapuskasing is about equally good (score 20 vs 16). During the day it is about as warm in Kapuskasing as in Moosonee.
| in October | Moosonee | Kapuskasing |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 20 | 16 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 8° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Moosonee
When is the best time to visit Moosonee?
The best time to visit Moosonee is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Moosonee?
The sea temperature in Moosonee ranges from −1.4 °C in February to 10.9 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Moosonee in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Moosonee?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −13 °C.
When does it rain most in Moosonee?
The wettest month is September with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Moosonee get?
Moosonee gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.3 hours a day; in November there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Moosonee in?
Moosonee is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Moosonee?
A nonstop flight from London to Moosonee takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Moosonee?
Moosonee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 64, summer holidays 74, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 19.