Gatineau
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gatineau month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gatineau are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -13°C), and July the wettest (about 119 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.8 | -12.7 | 77 | 4.7 |
| February | -1.9 | -12.0 | 80 | 5.9 |
| March | 3.3 | -6.5 | 84 | 7.3 |
| April | 10.7 | 0.0 | 109 | 8.0 |
| May | 18.8 | 7.6 | 87 | 9.9 |
| June | 23.5 | 13.4 | 114 | 10.9 |
| July | 26.4 | 16.8 | 119 | 11.9 |
| August | 25.0 | 16.2 | 119 | 10.7 |
| September | 21.3 | 12.5 | 73 | 9.4 |
| October | 14.3 | 6.6 | 105 | 6.4 |
| November | 5.2 | -1.3 | 81 | 4.6 |
| December | -1.0 | -8.4 | 87 | 3.8 |
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01 · OverviewGatineau, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Gatineau took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Gatineau
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Gatineau
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Gatineau
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Gatineau
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Gatineau
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Gatineau
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gatineau
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gatineau located and what are its coordinates?
Gatineau is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 45.4772, -75.7016 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gatineau?
Gatineau has a recorded population of approximately 300,045 and observes the America/Toronto time zone (CAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gatineau?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gatineau include en-CA, fr-CA, iu, and the circulating currency is CAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gatineau?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Gatineau, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.