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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 4°C

Kitchener weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model put Kitchener's high today between 16° and 20°, a 4° split. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 20°, with a 66% chance of rain.

19°10°
20°11°
15°
15°
16°11°
15°10°
Todaysplit ±4°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
Env. CanadaGEM model
20°
Light drizzle
Today 20°·Low 10°·Rain 15%
EuropeanECMWF
16°
Cloudy
Today 16°·Low 10°·Rain 47%
AmericanNOAA GFS
19°
Cloudy
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 15%
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Kitchener weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Kitchener swings 32°C across the year, from 26°C highs in July to -6°C lows in February, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 972 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 67 days a year at 25°C or above, 9 of them at 30°C or above, 140 frost nights, and rain on 143 days.

Warmest month
July
26°C average high
Coldest month
February
-6°C average low
Wettest month
July
972 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, August and September
Residents
257,000
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Most accurate here
European
87/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
67 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
140 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
143 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Kitchener’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Kitchener and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Kitchener hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Kitchener 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
19° 10°
±4°
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
20° 11°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
15°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
15°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
16° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
15° 10°
models agree
Fri
Partly cloudy
20°
±4°
Sat
Mostly clear
20°
±4°
Sun
Partly cloudy
21°
±3°
Mon
Cloudy
20°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
20° 13°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
16° 12°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
14°
±3°
Fri
Cloudy
15°
±6°

Kitchener, Ontario. Below we compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Kitchener right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Kitchener's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Kitchener weather by month

what to expect in Kitchener through the year

Here is Kitchener's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Kitchener by season.

Jan
-5°
Cold
Feb
-6°
Cold
Mar
-4°
Cold
Apr
13°
Cool
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
26°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Aug
24°
15°
Warm
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-3°
Cold

What Kitchener's weather is like through the year

Kitchener runs from warm summers, with July highs near 26°C, to cold winters, when February lows sit around -6°C (a swing of about 32°C across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Kitchener sees roughly 972 mm of precipitation annually. Overnight lows stay below freezing across 4 months (January, February, March and December), so Kitchener sees regular winter snowfall.

Best time to visit Kitchener

The most comfortable time to visit Kitchener is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Kitchener?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C97±1.6 km/t7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
84
/100rank #2
89±0.6°C95±2.3 km/t7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
EC
Env. Canada
78
/100rank #3
77±1.3°C96±2.1 km/t6581% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1304 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Kitchener, scoring 87/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 84. See the full CA accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Canada? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±4°16° to 20°±32%15% to 47% chance
Tomorrow±1°19° to 20°±19%47% to 66% chance
Mon±2°15° to 17°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±1°15° to 16°±6%4% to 10% chance
Wedmodels agree15° to 16°±13%20% to 33% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Kitchener

today, local time
Sunrise
07:06
Sunset
19:24
Daylight
12h 18m

Common questions

What's the weather in Kitchener today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Kitchener today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Kitchener today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Kitchener and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Kitchener?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Kitchener (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the American at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Kitchener?
July is typically the warmest month in Kitchener, with average highs around 26°C.
How cold does Kitchener get?
The coldest month in Kitchener is February, when overnight lows average about -6°C.
How much rain does Kitchener get?
Kitchener sees roughly 972 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Kitchener?
The most comfortable time to visit Kitchener is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Kitchener?
Yes - overnight lows fall below freezing across 4 months (January, February, March and December) in Kitchener, so winter snowfall is common.

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