Saskatchewan has a cold continental climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Saskatchewan has an average annual temperature of 3.6°C across all 13 cities, with approximately 428 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 72%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Estevan with average July highs of 28.3°C, while Prince Albert is the coldest with average January lows of -22.2°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | -9.6°C | -14.3°C | -19.1°C | 12.1°C | -47.3°C | 93% | 19 | 3.5 | 1.30 |
| February | ❄️ | -6.7°C | -11.8°C | -16.9°C | 17.9°C | -46.0°C | 90% | 14 | 3.6 | 2.50 |
| March | ❄️ | 1.8°C | -3.6°C | -8.9°C | 24.4°C | -41.5°C | 77% | 21 | 3.8 | 3.90 |
| April | 🌤️ | 11.0°C | 4.7°C | -1.6°C | 30.7°C | -23.7°C | 63% | 31 | 3.7 | 4.80 |
| May | 🌤️ | 18.1°C | 11.4°C | 4.8°C | 35.9°C | -13.4°C | 59% | 52 | 3.4 | 5.80 |
| June | ☀️ | 22.7°C | 16.5°C | 10.3°C | 41.0°C | -2.1°C | 61% | 76 | 3.1 | 6.10 |
| July | ☀️ | 26.1°C | 19.7°C | 13.3°C | 42.0°C | 3.9°C | 59% | 61 | 2.8 | 6.30 |
| August | ☀️ | 25.5°C | 18.9°C | 12.3°C | 41.4°C | 0.8°C | 58% | 49 | 2.8 | 5.10 |
| September | 🌤️ | 19.3°C | 12.9°C | 6.5°C | 36.2°C | -6.4°C | 62% | 38 | 3.1 | 3.70 |
| October | 🌤️ | 10.3°C | 4.9°C | -0.4°C | 31.7°C | -24.3°C | 71% | 27 | 3.3 | 2.20 |
| November | ❄️ | -0.5°C | -4.4°C | -8.3°C | 20.8°C | -33.1°C | 83% | 21 | 3.3 | 1.20 |
| December | ❄️ | -8.2°C | -12.3°C | -16.4°C | 9.1°C | -45.9°C | 91% | 19 | 3.4 | 0.90 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 13 cities in Saskatchewan
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 13 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 93% in January · annual avg 72%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Saskatchewan's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 1987 was the warmest year overall and 1996 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 1987 (avg: 5.7°C), while the coldest year was 1996 (avg: 0.9°C).
Averaged across all 13 cities in Saskatchewan · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 13 cities in Saskatchewan · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 13 cities in Saskatchewan for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 9.8°C | 4.1°C | -1.7°C | 36.8°C | -41.4°C | 445 | 72% | 3.3 m/s |
2024 | 10.3°C | 4.9°C | -0.6°C | 41.0°C | -40.1°C | 437 | 71% | 3.3 m/s |
2023 | 10.6°C | 5.1°C | -0.4°C | 38.5°C | -39.9°C | 337 | 73% | 3.1 m/s |
2022 | 8.5°C | 2.8°C | -2.9°C | 38.1°C | -41.2°C | 456 | 73% | 3.5 m/s |
2021 | 10.5°C | 4.7°C | -1.2°C | 39.6°C | -45.0°C | 361 | 68% | 3.4 m/s |
2020 | 9.1°C | 3.5°C | -2.1°C | 38.3°C | -42.8°C | 415 | 73% | 3.6 m/s |
2019 | 7.9°C | 2.5°C | -3.0°C | 37.6°C | -41.2°C | 428 | 74% | 3.2 m/s |
2018 | 8.7°C | 3.0°C | -2.7°C | 41.4°C | -38.5°C | 361 | 72% | 3.3 m/s |
2017 | 9.8°C | 4.2°C | -1.4°C | 38.5°C | -42.0°C | 346 | 71% | 3.5 m/s |
2016 | 10.8°C | 5.4°C | 0.0°C | 36.0°C | -35.9°C | 471 | 72% | 3.3 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
