Our verdict
The best time to visit Saskatoon is October-November
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 27℃ (80℉). In the colder months such as February, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -18℃ (0℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Saskatoon are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Saskatoon in June – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Saskatoon. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Saskatoon seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Saskatoon as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon
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 Saskatoon 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.
Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in January
- Average temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average high temperature: -9℃ (15℉)
- Average low temperature: -17℃ (2℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in February
- Average temperature: -14℃ (8℉)
- Average high temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average low temperature: -18℃ (0℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in March
- Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -9℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in April
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Saskatoon in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Saskatoon in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in September
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Saskatoon in October
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Saskatoon in November
- Average temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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Saskatoon in December
- Average temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average high temperature: -9℃ (15℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (4℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Saskatoon 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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