Southampton, Ontario

Area Small town in Ontario on Lake Huron

On Lake Huron’s shoreline, Southampton provides sandy beaches, sailing, coastal trails and seasonal festivals; visitors combine swimming, golf and access to nearby Bruce Peninsula attractions.

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Southampton, Ontario is a lakeside community on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario. It functions as a local service centre and recreational destination for the surrounding rural area.

The town offers lakefront amenities including beaches, a harbour and marina, and it is commonly visited for boating, swimming and seasonal cottages. Built heritage and community facilities serve year-round residents as well as tourists.

Southampton developed as a lakeshore settlement with maritime and recreational roles; it forms part of the larger municipal area of Saugeen Shores.

The community sits directly on Lake Huron in southwestern Ontario, within Bruce County and the municipality of Saugeen Shores.

  • Waterfront and marina: The town fronts on Lake Huron and has beaches and marina facilities that serve seasonal recreational boating and swimming.
Southampton, Ontario
44.4834, -81.3831

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Climate

Southampton, 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 -10°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (885 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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