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Southampton, Ontario

Area

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 essentials

Country: Canada
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: French, English

Southampton, Ontario at a Glance

About Southampton, Ontario

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.
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Weather & Climate near Southampton, Ontario

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).

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -10° - -2° -13° 89 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
February - -10° - -2° -12° 54 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
March - -6° - 3° -7° 53 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
April - 0° - 10° 1° 58 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
May - 6° - 17° 11° 66 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
June - 11° - 22° 16° 72 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
July - 14° - 25° 20° 69 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
August - 14° - 24° 19° 83 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
September - 11° - 20° 15° 91 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
October - 5° - 14° 7° 79 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
November - 0° - 7° -1° 80 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
December - -6° - 1° -8° 91 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -