AI-generatedSaguenay at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,074 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 84 m
Climate in Saguenay
Saguenay has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −10 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Saguenay is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:0217:58
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 06:43–07:45 · evening 17:15–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:31–06:43 · evening 18:17–18:29
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.
What is the weather like in Saguenay in October?
In October, Saguenay is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min07:02 – 17:58
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Toronto
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Saguenay
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 3.5 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Saguenay, 32 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Saguenay
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Saguenay: 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, Saguenay has about 14 rainy days with 109 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saguenay
How breezy and how cloudy Saguenay 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 Saguenay typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Saguenay: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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.
Snow in Saguenay
When Saguenay 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, Saguenay has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saguenay
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−19°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | −10° | −19° | 3.3 h | 11 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | −8° | −17° | 4.4 h | 10 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 16 | −1° | −11° | 5.1 h | 11 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 6° | −3° | 5.8 h | 12 | 80 |
| MayMay | 22 | 15° | 4° | 7.1 h | 12 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 21° | 11° | 7.7 h | 13 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 23° | 14° | 7.1 h | 15 | 125 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 22° | 13° | 6.4 h | 14 | 112 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 18° | 9° | 5.3 h | 12 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 10° | 3° | 3.5 h | 14 | 109 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 2° | −5° | 2.5 h | 14 | 88 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | −6° | −14° | 2.6 h | 13 | 80 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
48.42° N, 71.07° W · 84 m · America/Toronto
Best time to visit Saguenay
The best time to visit Saguenay is in July. Rain is most frequent from April to December; the wettest month is July with 125 mm.
Saguenay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saguenay in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -1–15 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Saguenay in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Saguenay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Saguenay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -10–-5 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saguenay for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saguenay
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Saguenay: score 55 against 8. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 55better |
| Day high | 10° | 23° |
| Night low | 3° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 109 mmbetter | 125 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Saguenay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January-10° · 3 h
In January, Saguenay is freezing cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 59 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in January16February-8° · 4 h
In February, Saguenay is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 53 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in February16March-1° · 5 h
In March, Saguenay is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 67 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in March18April6° · 6 h
In April, Saguenay is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in April22May15° · 7 h
In May, Saguenay is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in May39June21° · 8 h
In June, Saguenay is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in June55July23° · 7 h
In July, Saguenay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in July44August22° · 6 h
In August, Saguenay is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in August16September18° · 5 h
In September, Saguenay is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in September8October10° · 4 h
In October, Saguenay is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in October6November2° · 3 h
In November, Saguenay is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 88 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
Saguenay in November7December-5° · 3 h
In December, Saguenay is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 80 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saguenay.
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Saguenay vs. Quebec City
In October the holiday weather in Saguenay and Quebec City is about equally good (score 8 vs. 12). During the day Quebec City is 2 °C warmer than Saguenay.
| in October | Saguenay | Quebec City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 8 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Saguenay ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hamilton15°53
- 2Toronto14°52
- 3Niagara-on-the-Lake15°51
- 4Niagara Falls15°51
- 5London15°50
- 6Halifax14°14°49
- 7Collingwood (Blue Mountains)13°47
- 8Ottawa13°44
- 31SaguenayThis page10°8
Planning a trip to Saguenay
Weather for your travel dates
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Saguenay 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.
Saguenay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −8 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,860 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.
Frequently asked questions about Saguenay
When is the best time to visit Saguenay?
The best time to visit Saguenay is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Saguenay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −10 °C.
When does it rain most in Saguenay?
Rain is most frequent from April to December; the wettest month is July with 125 mm. The driest month is February with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saguenay get?
Saguenay gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in November there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Saguenay in?
Saguenay uses the time zone America/Toronto: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saguenay?
A nonstop flight from London to Saguenay takes about 6 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saguenay?
Saguenay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 25, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 9.
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