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Ontario, Canada

Grimsby

Grimsby is a town in Ontario, Canada. It has a population of about 27,314. The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now14°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population27,314
Local time13:26
43.20° N, 79.57° WElevation 88 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codeL3M
The year in Grimsbyweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month80mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Grimsby at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

80 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

65 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 13 km

Weather in Grimsby

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°7°
Fri23 Oct15°7°
Sat24 Oct15°6°
Sun25 Oct18°8°
Mon26 Oct16°9°
Tue27 Oct12°6°
Wed28 Oct14°5°
Thu29 Oct19°10°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct11°4°
Sat31 Oct12°3°

When to go to Grimsby

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152626376865545873531815
High1°1°6°13°20°25°28°27°23°16°9°4°
Low-7°-7°-3°2°8°15°18°17°13°7°2°-3°
Rain (mm)716570868385898290808875
Wet days141111131215151511161416

What's on in Grimsby

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Grimsby

All monuments

More museums: Grimsby Historical Society Archives

Outdoors around Grimsby

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Grimsby PointViewpoints
1.1 km
Falcon ViewtowerViewpoints
1.4 km
Cave Springs CampCamp sites
3.9 km
Fifty Point Conservation Area CampgroundCamp sites
5.1 km
Glover Golf and Sports ParkGolf courses
7.6 km

Nature around Grimsby

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Grimsby

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Grimsby

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in Canada
Ordovician · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Grimsby

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Grimsby from above

Postal code

L3M

Getting to Grimsby

John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHM
30 km
Niagara District AirportYCM
32 km
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZ
50 km
GrimsbyRailway station
0.8 km
ConfederationRailway station
16 km
Harbour ToursFerry port
25 km
Harbour Dinner ToursFerry port
25 km

Places near Grimsby

Places with a climate like Grimsby

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Grimsby?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Grimsby.
What is the hottest month in Grimsby?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Grimsby?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Grimsby?
October is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Grimsby?
The postal code of Grimsby is L3M.