Sainte-Adèle
Laurentides · Canada
Sainte-Adèle is a municipality in Quebec, Canada, and it is part of the Les Pays-d'en-Haut Regional County Municipality. It lies on Route 117 about 70 kilometres (43 mi) north-west of Montreal. Its tourism-based economy centres on its skiing and hotel industry. Sainte-Adèle had a population of 14,010 as of 2021.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 25°C (77°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -18°C (0°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 16 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 28% of places in Canada.
- Autumn foliage · Mont-Tremblant · Sep 18 – Oct 12 · 45 km away
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 38%
- Wind
- 7 km/h S
- Gusts
- 18 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Pressure
- 1028 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:31 / 17:48
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Sainte-Adèle
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -7° | -5° | 1° | 8° | 17° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 19° | 11° | 4° | -4° |
| Average low | -18° | -17° | -10° | -2° | 5° | 10° | 13° | 13° | 8° | 2° | -3° | -13° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 82 | 69 | 71 | 83 | 90 | 111 | 96 | 103 | 101 | 99 | 104 | 93 |
| Rain days | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.2 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 9 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Humidity (%) | 74 | 72 | 69 | 66 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 8 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 58 | 75 | 78 | 76 | 62 | 31 | 5 | 4 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Sainte-Adèle, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Sainte-Adèle: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Sainte-Adèle travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Sainte-Adèle lies in Quebec, Canada. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in French)
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Lac de l'Achigan
lake in Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Canada
Mont Habitant
mountain in Canada
Lac Guindon
lake in Canada
Lac Arpin
lake in Lantier, Quebec, Canada
Lac J'En-Peux-Plus
lake in Quebec, Canada
Lac Brûlé
lake in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada
Lac Masson
lake in Estérel, Quebec, Canada
Lac Marois
lake located within Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs (Municipalité de paroisse) in Quebec, Canada
Lake Cromwell
lake in Saint-Hippolite, Laurentides, Quebec Canada
Lac Cristal
lake in Saint-Calixte, Quebec, Canada
Laurentides Museum of Contemporary Art
art museum in Laurentides, Canada
Lac Dodon
lake in Quebec, Canada
Sainte-Adèle: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Canadian Dollar
CAD · $
1 USD ≈ 1.402 CAD
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Emergency911
- Meal, casual restaurantCA$28.00≈ $20.00
- CappuccinoCA$6.50≈ $4.60
- Beer (0.5 l)CA$9.70≈ $6.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CA$2.90≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 kmCA$20.00≈ $15.00
- Public transport ticketCA$3.70≈ $2.60
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCA$215≈ $155
Estimated from Canada’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 90% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Sainte-Adèle
Nearest airports
- YMXMontreal Mirabel International AirportMontréal31 km
- YULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportMontréal62 km
- YHUMontréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportMontréal73 km
- YNDOttawa / Gatineau AirportGatineau121 km
- MSSMassena International Airport Richards FieldMassena126 km
- YOWOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportOttawa138 km
Distances
- Ottawa136 km 2 h 21
- Toronto484 km 8 h 24 · 1 h 16
- Montréal65 km 1 h 07
- Calgary2,960 km 51 h 18 · 4 h 27
- Edmonton2,908 km 50 h 24 · 4 h 23
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Hotels in Sainte-Adèle
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Sainte-Adèle
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Population history
1991–2024Climate in Sainte-Adèle
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sainte-Adèle?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sainte-Adèle is June–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Sainte-Adèle in October?
In October, Sainte-Adèle averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with 99 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Sainte-Adèle?
December, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sainte-Adèle?
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 62 km away.
What power plugs are used in Canada?
Plug types A, B, at 120 V.
What currency is used in Canada?
Canadian Dollar (CAD).
What is the emergency number in Canada?
911.
Is Canada safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Sainte-Adèle most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is Sainte-Adèle least crowded?
The quietest months are November–January and March.
What time zone is Sainte-Adèle in?
America/Toronto (UTC-4).
What is the population of Sainte-Adèle?
About 10,634.