Barrie
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Barrie month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Barrie are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -9°C), and April the wettest (about 109 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.9 | -9.4 | 70 | 4.1 |
| February | -0.2 | -8.9 | 67 | 5.4 |
| March | 4.6 | -4.5 | 76 | 6.9 |
| April | 10.7 | 0.8 | 109 | 8.2 |
| May | 18.2 | 7.7 | 85 | 10.5 |
| June | 23.5 | 13.5 | 87 | 12.0 |
| July | 26.1 | 16.6 | 85 | 12.6 |
| August | 24.9 | 16.3 | 103 | 11.3 |
| September | 21.7 | 12.8 | 74 | 9.8 |
| October | 14.7 | 7.1 | 83 | 6.7 |
| November | 6.6 | -0.1 | 73 | 4.5 |
| December | 0.7 | -5.6 | 78 | 3.5 |
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People and places shaping Barrie
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Research updated Thursday, October 22, 2026Past and future events in Barrie
Upcoming
- 2026 Barrie Municipal Election
Municipal election in Barrie scheduled for October 26, 2026.
Previously
- War of 1812 Supply Depot Establishment
Barrie became a supply depot for British forces during the War of 1812.
- 1985 Tornado Outbreak
A devastating F4 tornado struck Barrie on May 31, 1985, causing significant casualties and destruction.
- Live 8 Canada Concert
Barrie's Park Place hosted Live 8 Canada on July 2, 2005.
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- Who is running in the 2026 Barrie election: every candidate
- Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through
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- Who Was Born in Barrie, Canada? Famous Names and Their ...
- Famous People/Celebrities Born in Barrie, Ontario
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- Wikidata structured records for Barrie
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01 · OverviewBarrie, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Barrie took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Barrie
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Barrie
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Barrie
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Barrie
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Barrie
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Barrie
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01 · Q&AWhere is Barrie located and what are its coordinates?
Barrie is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 44.4001, -79.6663, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Barrie?
Barrie has a recorded population of approximately 147,829 and observes the America/Toronto time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Barrie?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Barrie include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Barrie?
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