Our verdict
The best time to visit Muskoka is September
During the warmer months, temperatures in Muskoka can rise to a maximum of 27℃ (81℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Muskoka is around -17℃ (1℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Muskoka in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in October, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Continue reading to find out loads more about when to travel to Muskoka, then use the handy tools below to search for the best flight and hotel options that are right for you.
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Muskoka seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Muskoka as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Muskoka is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Muskoka
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Muskoka for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Muskoka climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Muskoka for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Muskoka in January
- Average temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
- Average low temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Muskoka in February
- Average temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Muskoka in March
- Average temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Muskoka in April
- Average temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 80mm (3") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Muskoka in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Muskoka in June
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Muskoka in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Muskoka in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Muskoka in September
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Muskoka in October
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Muskoka in November
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Muskoka in December
- Average temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Muskoka in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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