AweresWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Aweres
Aweres is a rural township in Algoma District, northeast Ontario - a landscape of lakes, forestry roads and small villages that serves as a quiet gateway to Lake Superior's eastern reaches.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm, long days for canoeing on local lakes and fishing on the Batchawana‑area rivers.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -20--5°C
Deep snow and quiet roads - fine for snowmobiling and cross‑country skiing for those prepared for true winter.
Weather & Climate near Aweres
Climate
Aweres's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1011 mm/year), wettest in September.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -17° - -7° | -18° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -16° - -4° | -16° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -10° - 1° | -10° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 16° | 8° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 24° | 18° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 18° | 12° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 11° | 4° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 3° | -5° | 100 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -12° - -4° | -14° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Aweres
Aweres is reached from Sault Ste. Marie by Highway 17 (Trans‑Canada) eastward; local access is via secondary roads such as Township 554/556. The nearest larger service centre is Sault Ste. Marie (about 1-1.5 hours by car). Expect long, empty stretches between fuel stops.
Tips for Visiting Aweres
- The municipal office in Iron Bridge is the place to confirm trail conditions and snow‑clearing schedules.
- Look for ironwork and mining relics around small lakes - Aweres township grew up around forestry and resource routes.
- Drive the back roads slowly: wildlife (deer, foxes) often cross near dawn and dusk.