Weather

Weather in Canada

Temperature and climate varies dramatically across the vast landscape of Canada, which stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean, and reaches north to the Arctic.

In mid year, you can ski the mountains of the west coast or visit the world’s largest tulip festival in central Canada. Regardless of when you visit, Canada’s seasons offer dramatic displays of colour and vibrant, spectacular flora and fauna.

Summers across Canada are warm to hot from late May to late September. while the fall months bring cool, pleasant temperatures in September and October. Fall in Canada is the best time of year to catch the spectacular falling leaves in the east, which blanket the ground in shades of auburn, orange, yellow and brown.

Much of Canada is covered with snow in winter. Snowfalls begin in late October with temperatures generally regualarly dipping below freezing. Winters are much milder on the west coast of Canada, where the few falls of snow don't linger for long. Canadian wintersare a paradise for skiing holidays. The season runs from November until March in the east, and extends to May or even June in some in the western ski fields. With winter, visitors can experience many celebrations of the cold with winter festivals and ice carnivals.

For current climate and weather conditions by province and territory, visit the Environment Canada www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada.