St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada? If you're planning to go to St. Joseph Island, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in St. Joseph Island, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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  • N95 masks

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.


  • 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).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.

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What to wear/what to pack for St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada by month

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January

January here can be dangerously cold and very snowy. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows about two thirds of the time.

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February

If you are traveling to St. Joseph Island in February, you will notice that it is unbearably cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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March

March in St. Joseph Island is frigid and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains occasionally and snows 5-10 days this month.

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April

April in St. Joseph Island is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows sometimes. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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May

If you go to St. Joseph Island in May, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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June

June in St. Joseph Island 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 low 40s F (single digits C).

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July

July in St. Joseph Island is warm and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

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August

In August, St. Joseph Island is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for St. Joseph Island, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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September

If you vacation in St. Joseph Island during September, you might find that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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October

If you vacation in St. Joseph Island during October, you may find that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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November

In November, St. Joseph Island can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 30s F (single digits C) and occasionally jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for St. Joseph Island, with several of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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December

December in St. Joseph Island can be extremely cold and very snowy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to high 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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Activities for St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for St. Joseph Island.

If you visit the Over the Rainbow Doll Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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