Kitchener climate
Kitchener (Ontario, Canada) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 8 °C46 °F, and about 762 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kitchener climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −327 | −1014 | −621 | 502.0 | 30 |
| Feb | −229 | −1013 | −621 | 481.9 | 28 |
| Mar | 439 | −622 | −130 | 512.0 | 28 |
| Apr | 1152 | 031 | 542 | 692.7 | 18 |
| May | 1865 | 643 | 1254 | 732.9 | 3 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1254 | 1864 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 2882 | 1560 | 2171 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 2780 | 1559 | 2169 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2373 | 1152 | 1762 | 702.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 1458 | 440 | 949 | 742.9 | 4 |
| Nov | 744 | −130 | 337 | 622.4 | 19 |
| Dec | 033 | −621 | −327 | 542.1 | 29 |
| Year | 2882 | −1013 | 846 | 76230 | 158 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 77% | 1.5 | 9:18 |
| Feb | 89% | 75% | 2.3 | 10:26 |
| Mar | 83% | 68% | 3.5 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 78% | 65% | 4.6 | 13:22 |
| May | 76% | 63% | 5.5 | 14:41 |
| Jun | 74% | 56% | 6.2 | 15:23 |
| Jul | 69% | 51% | 6.1 | 15:06 |
| Aug | 70% | 50% | 5.3 | 13:57 |
| Sep | 72% | 51% | 4.2 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 80% | 67% | 2.5 | 10:56 |
| Nov | 85% | 72% | 1.6 | 9:37 |
| Dec | 89% | 82% | 1.1 | 8:58 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kitchener is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F and a low of 15 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −3 °C27 °F and lows −10 °C14 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.8 °C50 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 762 mm30 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is July (77 mm3.0 in), the driest is February (48 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 69% in July to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in August to 17 km/h (10 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in December to 15.4 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 18 cm.
Best time to visit Kitchener
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 63 mm2.5 in to 77 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −3 °C27 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kitchener
- Winter (December–February) — highs −327 to 0 °C33 °F, lows −1013 to −6 °C21 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 439 to 18 °C65 °F, lows −622 to 6 °C43 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2475 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1254 to 15 °C60 °F, about 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 744 to 23 °C73 °F, lows −130 to 11 °C52 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Kitchener compares
The nearest larger place is Brampton, about 67 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Kitchener is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.1 °C2.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 40 places in Canada. By annual mean temperature, Kitchener is the 20th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 25th wettest. See all of them on the Canada climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Green Bay (United States, Dfb), Ann Arbor (United States, Dfa) and Obihiro (Japan, Dfb).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Cambridge (pop. 129,920) and Waterloo (pop. 104,986). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Kitchener, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Guelph 25 km · 8 °C46 °F · 770 mm30 in
- Climate in Brantford 38 km · 9 °C48 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Brampton 67 km · 8 °C47 °F · 770 mm30 in
- Climate in London 76 km · 9 °C48 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Climate in Toronto 95 km · 9 °C48 °F · 774 mm30 in
- Climate in St. Catharines 106 km · 10 °C50 °F · 872 mm34 in
- Climate in Markham 112 km · 8 °C47 °F · 723 mm28 in
- Climate in Barrie 128 km · 7 °C45 °F · 623 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kitchener?
July is the warmest month in Kitchener. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kitchener?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -3 °C (27 °F) and its average low is -10 °C (14 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kitchener?
July is the wettest month with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Kitchener?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.