Gillies, Ontario
Area Rural township in Thunder Bay District, Ontario
How to Get to Gillies, Ontario #
Gillies is reached by road. The nearest regional center is Thunder Bay; from there travelers generally take Highway 17 and then follow local municipal roads north and east-check a current map or GPS for the final legs, as some approaches are on gravel or seasonal roads. Public transit is minimal to nonexistent; a private car is the most practical option.
Tips for Visiting Gillies, Ontario #
- If coming from Thunder Bay, check local municipal maps for gravel roads-some approaches are unpaved and seasonally soft.
- Respect private property: much of the human scale around Gillies is farmland and logging access; stick to public roads and marked trails.
- Visit in autumn for contrasting birch and spruce colors against the low-angle light; mid-morning gives the best light for photos.
Best Time to Visit Gillies, Ontario #
Best visited between late spring and early autumn for road access and daylight.
Weather & Climate near Gillies, Ontario #
Gillies, Ontario'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 -21°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (779 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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