Winters in Saguenay are long and harsh, with temperatures often plummeting below -30°C in January and February. The cold snap gradually eases by March, but the month still sees lows of around -33°C on occasion. Spring arrives in April, bringing warmer temperatures, with highs occasionally reaching 19°C and averaging around 5°C for the month. Summer months are mild, with July and August averaging high temperatures of 17°C and 20°C respectively. Autumn brings a return to cooler temperatures, with October and November seeing averages around 8°C and 0°C.