Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.
The best time to visit Windsor is May, June, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate
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| Score | 10 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 76 | 74 | 70 | 69 | 79 | 46 | 11 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | Polar | Polar | Polar | Cold | Mild | Humid | Rainy | Rainy | Mild | Cold | Cold | Polar |
| Temperature | -12–-3°C | -12–-1°C | -6–4°C | 0–11°C | 7–19°C | 13–23°C | 16–25°C | 15–24°C | 11–20°C | 6–14°C | -1–6°C | -7–1°C |
| Feels like | -17–-7°C | -17–-6°C | -11–0°C | -4–8°C | 4–17°C | 12–23°C | 16–27°C | 15–25°C | 10–20°C | 3–12°C | -5–3°C | -12–-3°C |
| Precipitation | 74mm 16 days | 74mm 15 days | 86mm 15 days | 95mm 14 days | 84mm 11 days | 132mm 15 days | 162mm 15 days | 171mm 17 days | 90mm 10 days | 97mm 12 days | 76mm 12 days | 98mm 17 days |
| Sunshine | 3.3h ☀︎ 36% | 5.0h ☀︎ 48% | 5.9h ☀︎ 49% | 7.1h ☀︎ 53% | 10.2h ☀︎ 69% | 10.0h ☀︎ 64% | 10.9h ☀︎ 71% | 10.1h ☀︎ 72% | 8.9h ☀︎ 71% | 6.3h ☀︎ 58% | 4.5h ☀︎ 48% | 2.7h ☀︎ 31% |
| Wind | W · 16 km/h | SW · 18 km/h | SW · 19 km/h | W · 19 km/h | W · 17 km/h | SW · 16 km/h | SW · 15 km/h | SW · 14 km/h | SW · 15 km/h | SW · 16 km/h | SW · 18 km/h | SW · 18 km/h |
| Humidity (%) | 79% | 73% | 71% | 66% | 63% | 73% | 79% | 82% | 80% | 78% | 76% | 77% |
| Day length | 9.2h | 10.4h | 11.9h | 13.6h | 14.9h | 15.6h | 15.3h | 14.1h | 12.5h | 10.9h | 9.5h | 8.8h |
| Tourist Crowds | Low season | Low season | Low season | Shoulder season | Shoulder season | High season | High season | High season | High season | Shoulder season | Shoulder season | Shoulder season |
Each October, competitors paddle across the lake in hollowed-out giant pumpkins in this quirky small-town tradition. Coo…
While standard travel advice pushes you toward the warmth of late summer, Windsor's calendar reveals a smarter secret: May offers the finest balance of brilliant sunshine and vibrant air before the heavier rains and sticky heat settle in.
Conventional wisdom tells you to chase the peak of summer or wait for the crisp snap of autumn to explore a city. But if you look closely at how Windsor breathes through the year, that logic falls apart. The real magic happens when the city shakes off its winter chill in late spring, long before the heavy downpours of midsummer arrive to soak the streets.
The early months of the year belong entirely to the cold. Temperatures drop below freezing, and the body registers a biting chill whenever you step outside. Skies are grey, daylight is remarkably brief, and the relentless wind off the water reminds you that this is a season for endurance rather than exploration.
Yet, there is a quiet, undisturbed calm to the city during these months. Without the noise of tourists, the streets belong strictly to the locals. It is a time for warm indoor corners, heavy coats, and watching the frozen landscape from behind frosted glass.
April is a messy transition, caught between melting slush and frequent, steady rain that dampens the enthusiasm for long walks. But by May, the entire mood of the city transforms. The air warms up, the sun stretches out over ten glorious hours a day, and the rain pulls back just enough to let the outdoors breathe again.
This is the sweet spot of the year. The weather scores peak here with a brilliant combination of crisp comfort and blooming light. You can walk through Jackson Park without shivering, watch the waterfront come back to life, and enjoy the city at its most optimistic pace before the heavy humidity of summer arrives.
As summer takes hold, the temperature climbs, and with it comes a noticeable shift in the skies. While the sun shines brightly for long stretches, these months also bring the heaviest rains of the entire year. Sudden, intense downpours can sweep in without much warning, turning a pleasant afternoon walk into a dash for cover.
The air feels thick and heavy, and while the city is fully awake and pulsing with energy, the weather demands patience. It is a season of sudden weather shifts, where you trade the steady predictability of spring for dramatic summer storms.
September maintains a surprising warmth, holding onto the tail end of summer's energy while the skies begin to settle. By October, the air turns crisp and the leaves shift into deep autumn colors, creating the perfect backdrop for the World Championship Pumpkin Regatta, where eccentric competitors take to the water in hollowed-out giant pumpkins. It is a charming, lighthearted tradition that draws families from all around without overwhelming the streets.
Soon after, November brings a sharper chill and steady grey drizzle, quickly sliding into the freezing gloom of December. Daylight fades fast, the rain mixes with early winter flakes, and the year quietly closes its doors as the deep freeze returns.