Northern Ontario, Ontario, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Northern Ontario, Ontario, Canada? If you're planning to go to Northern Ontario, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Northern Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Northern Ontario, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Northern Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Northern Ontario, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Northern Ontario, Ontario, Canada by month

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January

January in Northern Ontario is biting cold and somewhat snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the single digits below 0 F (10+ below zero C) to low 10s F (10+ below zero C), although night temperatures can dip into the 20+ below zero F (30+ below zero C).

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February

Traveling to Northern Ontario in February, you will notice that it can be bitter cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

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March

March in Northern Ontario is frosty and somewhat snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C).

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April

April in Northern Ontario can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain sometimes. It also snows sometimes. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

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May

If you go to Northern Ontario in May, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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June

June for Northern Ontario is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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July

July in Northern Ontario is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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August

August in Northern Ontario is balmy and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

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September

September in Northern Ontario is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

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October

Traveling to Northern Ontario in October, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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November

In November, Northern Ontario can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) and about half of the time jump into the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Northern Ontario, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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December

In December, Northern Ontario is biting cold and very snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) and once in a while jump into the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C). This is also a rainy time for Northern Ontario, with of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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