The best times to visit Thompson for ideal weather are

June 25th to August 26th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Thompson Travel Info

Weather in Thompson

Temperature

Average temperatures in Thompson vary an incredible amount. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for most of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 30th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Thompson, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 78°F (25.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 49.9°F (9.9°C) at night.

Thompson Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Thompson Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Thompson Perceived Temperature (F)

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Thompson Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Thompson Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 2.8 -7.6 -16.8
Feb 8.2 -5 -16.4
Mar 23.9 8.6 -5.1
Apr 42.7 28.2 15
May 57.7 42.9 30
Jun 71.1 56.9 42.2
Jul 76.4 62.7 48.8
Aug 72.5 59.1 46.9
Sep 61.4 48.5 38
Oct 44.3 35 27.6
Nov 22.5 13.3 5.1
Dec 4.2 -5.3 -13.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan -16.2 -22 -27.1
Feb -13.2 -20.6 -26.9
Mar -4.5 -13 -20.6
Apr 5.9 -2.1 -9.4
May 14.3 6.1 -1.1
Jun 21.7 13.8 5.7
Jul 24.7 17.1 9.3
Aug 22.5 15.1 8.3
Sep 16.3 9.2 3.3
Oct 6.8 1.7 -2.4
Nov -5.3 -10.4 -14.9
Dec -15.4 -20.7 -25.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Thompson are December, April, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid August with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of August 6th.

When can you find snow in Thompson? Weather stations report very large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to mid February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Thompson is often around around February 12th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Thompson.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Thompson (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 8% 11.4 0.9
Feb 7% 14.3 0.7
Mar 11% 13.9 0.9
Apr 7% 8.4 0.6
May 11% 1.1 1.2
Jun 19% 0 2
Jul 26% 0 3.9
Aug 28% 0 4.5
Sep 23% 0 2.4
Oct 16% 2.1 1.8
Nov 11% 4.8 1.1
Dec 6% 8 0.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 8 29 2.3
Feb 7 36.3 1.8
Mar 11 35.3 2.3
Apr 7 21.3 1.5
May 11 2.8 3
Jun 19 0 5.1
Jul 26 0 9.9
Aug 28 0 11.4
Sep 23 0 6.1
Oct 16 5.3 4.6
Nov 11 12.2 2.8
Dec 6 20.3 1.8

 

Humidity and Wind

Thompson has some very humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is April (49.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is October (78.8%).

Wind in Thompson is usually calm. The windiest month is May, followed by April and June. May’s average wind speed of around 7.6 knots (8.8 MPH or 14.1 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late May to early June where average top sustained speeds reach 14.7 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Thompson.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.2 Light breeze 10.9 Gentle breeze
Feb 6.3 Light breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
Mar 6.5 Light breeze 12.3 Gentle breeze
Apr 7 Gentle breeze 13.4 Significant breeze
May 7.6 Gentle breeze 14.5 Gentle breeze
Jun 6.9 Light breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Jul 6.1 Light breeze 13.6 Gentle breeze
Aug 6.3 Light breeze 13.2 Significant breeze
Sep 6.3 Light breeze 12.7 Gentle breeze
Oct 6.3 Light breeze 11.6 Significant breeze
Nov 5.5 Light breeze 10.3 Gentle breeze
Dec 5.3 Light breeze 9.6 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 59.7%
Feb 56.2%
Mar 54.2%
Apr 49.4%
May 50.1%
Jun 52.6%
Jul 60.6%
Aug 67.8%
Sep 71.5%
Oct 78.8%
Nov 77.2%
Dec 63.6%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Thompson?

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Thompson, MB, Canada is August, followed by July and January. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Thompson in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 37.6 in December means 37.6% of the tourists vs. August.

 

 

Overall Thompson Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel very cold. Highs range from 65.2°F (18.4°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 2 to 3 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 6 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Thompson, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 65.2°F (18.4°C) and 11.9°F (-11.2°C), which will feel very chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 7 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Thompson to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 0.1°F (-17.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: consistently 2 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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