AI-generatedSault Ste. Marie at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 909 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 186 m
Climate in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Sault Ste. Marie is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:5318:53
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 07:34–08:34 · evening 18:12–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:34 · evening 19:11–19:23
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 Sault Ste. Marie in October?
In October, Sault Ste. Marie is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:53 – 18:53
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Toronto
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Sault Ste. Marie
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sault Ste. Marie, 39 % 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 Sault Ste. Marie
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
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 Sault Ste. Marie: 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, Sault Ste. Marie has about 14 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sault Ste. Marie
How breezy and how cloudy Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Sault Ste. Marie: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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 Sault Ste. Marie
How often the day gets hot in Sault Ste. Marie (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, Sault Ste. Marie has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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 Sault Ste. Marie
When Sault Ste. Marie 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, it hardly ever snows in Sault Ste. Marie.
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 Sault Ste. Marie
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 15 | −6° | −13° | 2.8 h | 11 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −5° | −12° | 4.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 0° | −7° | 5.8 h | 10 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 7° | −1° | 7.0 h | 11 | 74 |
| MayMay | 72 | 16° | 6° | 8.3 h | 10 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 21° | 12° | 8.7 h | 11 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 24° | 15° | 9.2 h | 11 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 23° | 15° | 8.0 h | 11 | 96 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 19° | 12° | 6.3 h | 12 | 102 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 12° | 6° | 4.3 h | 14 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 5° | −1° | 2.7 h | 13 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | −2° | −8° | 2.1 h | 13 | 65 |
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
46.52° N, 84.33° W · 186 m · America/Toronto
Best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie
The best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 105 mm.
Sault Ste. Marie through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sault Ste. Marie in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 0–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Sault Ste. Marie in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Sault Ste. Marie in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Sault Ste. Marie in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -6–-1 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sault Ste. Marie for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sault Ste. Marie
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 Sault Ste. Marie: score 86 against 33. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 33 | 86better |
| Day high | 12° | 24° |
| Night low | 6° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 91 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
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
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Sault Ste. Marie month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January-6° · 3 h
In January, Sault Ste. Marie is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 49 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in January24February-5° · 4 h
In February, Sault Ste. Marie is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 41 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in February27March0° · 6 h
In March, Sault Ste. Marie is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 52 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in March28April7° · 7 h
In April, Sault Ste. Marie is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in April72May16° · 8 h
In May, Sault Ste. Marie is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in May84June21° · 9 h
In June, Sault Ste. Marie is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in June86July24° · 9 h
In July, Sault Ste. Marie is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in July81August23° · 8 h
In August, Sault Ste. Marie is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in August74September19° · 6 h
In September, Sault Ste. Marie is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in September33October12° · 4 h
In October, Sault Ste. Marie is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in October12November5° · 3 h
In November, Sault Ste. Marie is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie in November10December-1° · 2 h
In December, Sault Ste. Marie is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 65 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Sault Ste. Marie vs. Greater Sudbury
In October the holiday weather in Sault Ste. Marie and Greater Sudbury is about equally good (score 33 vs. 31). During the day Greater Sudbury is 1 °C cooler than Sault Ste. Marie.
| in October | Sault Ste. Marie | Greater Sudbury |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Sault Ste. Marie ranks 19 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
- 8Kingston14°44
- 19Sault Ste. MarieThis page12°33
Planning a trip to Sault Ste. Marie
Weather for your travel dates
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Sault Ste. Marie 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.
Sault Ste. Marie has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 2.5 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 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,800 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 Sault Ste. Marie
When is the best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie?
The best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sault Ste. Marie?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Sault Ste. Marie?
Rain is most frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 105 mm. The driest month is February with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sault Ste. Marie get?
Sault Ste. Marie gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sault Ste. Marie in?
Sault Ste. Marie uses the time zone America/Toronto: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sault Ste. Marie?
A nonstop flight from London to Sault Ste. Marie takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sault Ste. Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 13.
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