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Welland weather & best time to visit

City break

Welland at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 27°
Sunshine a year
2,040 h
Rain a year
1,054 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC−5 / UTC−4
Elevation
180 m

Climate in Welland

Welland has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Welland is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Welland

The best time to visit Welland is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. Rain is frequent in April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 106 mm.

Welland through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Welland in spring

Mar – May

47

Fair

  • 5–19 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Welland in summer

Jun – Aug

81

Excellent

  • 24–27 °C by day
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Welland in autumn

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 9–22 °C by day
  • 4.7 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Welland in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 0–3 °C by day
  • 3.0 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Apr, Oct, Dec – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Welland for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

53

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:2918:36

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:11–08:07 · evening 17:58–18:54
Blue hour
Morning 07:00–07:11 · evening 18:54–19:05

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 Welland compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high19°12°
Night-time low11°6°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Welland in October?

In October, Welland is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Welland.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:29 – 18:36
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
61 %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−4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Welland

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Welland: score 82 against 53. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Welland
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5382better
Daytime high15°27°
Night-time low8°19°
Sunshine4.4 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall96 mmbetter106 mm
Muggy days0better13

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Welland month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

12January0° · 2.7 h

In January, Welland is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in January
21February1° · 4.0 h

In February, Welland is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in February
22March5° · 5.2 h

In March, Welland is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in March
42April12° · 6.4 h

In April, Welland is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in April
78May19° · 7.6 h

In May, Welland is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in May
80June24° · 8.3 h

In June, Welland is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in June
82July27° · 8.8 h

In July, Welland is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in July
81August26° · 7.7 h

In August, Welland is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in August
78September22° · 6.3 h

In September, Welland is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in September
53October15° · 4.4 h

In October, Welland is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in October
20November9° · 3.4 h

In November, Welland is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in November
11December3° · 2.3 h

In December, Welland is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 87 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Welland.

Welland in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Welland

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan120°−6°2.7 h1276
FebruaryFeb211°−6°4.0 h1066
MarchMar225°−2°5.2 h1178
AprilApr4212°4°6.4 h12102
MayMay7819°10°7.6 h1289
JuneJun8024°16°8.3 h12102
JulyJul8227°19°8.8 h12106
AugustAug8126°18°7.7 h1186
SeptemberSep7822°14°6.3 h1086
OctoberOct5315°8°4.4 h1396
NovemberNov209°3°3.4 h1281
DecemberDec113°−2°2.3 h1387

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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Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Welland

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,040 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.4 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 40 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Welland, 40 % 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

Rain in Welland: 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.

Per year
1,054 mm on 140 days
Wettest month
Jul · 106 mm
Driest month
Feb · 66 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 96 mm

In October, Welland has about 13 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Welland

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 40 min
Fair skin
about 50 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 85 min

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Welland

How breezy and how cloudy Welland 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.

Year average
25 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 26 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Welland typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 48 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 61 %Sunshine 4.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Welland: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Welland

How often the day gets hot in Welland (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
6 days
Hottest month
Jul · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 15 °C

In October, Welland has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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

Snow in Welland

When Welland 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 days a year
25 days
Fresh snow a year
94 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Welland.

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 Welland

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Welland 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.

Welland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    36

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    53

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 2 °C by day
    • 2.5 h of sun a day
    • 13 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 25 min
Distance
5,730 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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Welland vs Niagara Falls

In October the holiday weather in Welland and Niagara Falls is about equally good (score 53 vs 55). During the day Niagara Falls is 1 °C warmer than Welland.

Welland vs Niagara Falls, in October
in OctoberWellandNiagara Falls
Holiday weather score5355
Daytime high15°16°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberWelland 15°Niagara Falls 16°
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Ranking

Canada in October: the best places

In October, Welland ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Brantford16°58
  2. 2St. Catharines16°57
  3. 3Hamilton15°57
  4. 4Cobourg15°57
  5. 5Niagara Falls16°55
  6. 6Oakville15°55
  7. 7Burlington15°55
  8. 8Port Hope15°55
  9. 12WellandThis page15°53
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Near Welland

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Places with a climate like Welland

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Welland's – good alternatives.

  1. 91 % similar53London, OntarioCanada15°Best time: May – Sep
  2. 90 % similar55St. ThomasCanada15°Best time: May – Sep
  3. 89 % similar49Kingston, OntarioCanada15°Best time: May – Sep
  4. 88 % similar51BrockvilleCanada15°Best time: May – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Welland

When is the best time to visit Welland?

The best time to visit Welland 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 Welland?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.

When does it rain most in Welland?

Rain is frequent in April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 106 mm. The driest month is February with 66 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Welland get?

Welland gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Welland in?

Welland is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Welland?

A nonstop flight from London to Welland takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,730 km.

Which school holidays are best for Welland?

Welland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 78, summer holidays 81, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 12.