New arrivals to Canada will probably expect endless harsh winters, filled with ice, snow, and long winter storms. But what is the weather like in the summer months?
Canada is a vast country, and the more northern regions obviously experience shorter and colder summers than the more densely populated areas closer to the USA border. Sub-arctic areas experience brief cool summers but these regions are not heavily populated primarily because of the inhospitable climate.
The summer months are not as cool as one might expect. In major cities across Canada, such as Toronto, Calgary, and Halifax, July temperatures regularly reach highs of 24 °C. Heatwaves are not unknown. The summer months are generally considered to last from June to mid-September, although warmer weather sometimes arrives as early as April.
Heat levels in the summer months regularly exceed 34 °C, especially in August, and inland areas often experience severe humidity. However, temperatures can fluctuate widely from region to region with eastern Canada tending to have a more moderate climate than the western coast.
How to Cope with the New Climate
If you are planning to relocate to Canada in the summer months, pack clothes that can be layered because of the unpredictability of the weather. Useful items might include a waterproof jacket, long trousers to protect from insect bites; short-sleeved shirts, a sun hat, sunglasses and a warm top.
Canada in summer is a delight. Residents frequently head for lakeside lodges for relaxing vacations in the great outdoors. Popular activities include kayaking, hiking, camping and mountain biking.
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