Morning Clouds, Afternoon Heatwave – Northwestern Ontario Warms Up Fast
KENORA – LAKE OF THE WOODS – WEATHER – The air is crisp but promising in Kenora this morning, with the thermometer sitting at 4.6°C as of 5:00 AM at the airport. Skies are mostly cloudy, but not for long—sunshine is on deck. The dew point sits at 0.0°C with a moderate humidity of 72%, giving the air a light, dry feel. Winds are blowing in from the south-southwest at 17 km/h, and barometric pressure is measured at 101.3 kPa and falling, which signals a shift toward warmer, more active air. Visibility is an excellent 32 km—great views to match the great forecast.
Sunshine Returns and Temperatures Rise – A True Taste of Summer
The clouds will clear this morning, and by this afternoon, it’ll feel like July in early May. Expect a high of 21°C with winds swinging from the southwest to the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40. The UV index will hit 6, which is considered high, so break out the sunscreen and shades—it’s not just warm, it’s sunburn season.
Tonight will stay clear and calm, with the wind easing off and a pleasant low of 5°C. Perfect weather for an evening by the lake or a peaceful bonfire.
Sunday kicks things up another notch with wall-to-wall sunshine and a daytime high of 24°C—ideal for patio breakfasts, boat prep, or just plain lounging. The UV index rises again to 7, so don’t let the breeze fool you into skipping that SPF. Sunday night will remain clear with a mild low of 10°C.
Monday? Copy and paste Sunday. Expect more sunshine and another high of 24°C. Monday night stays clear and slightly cooler with a low of 8°C.
Tuesday brings a subtle cool-down but still delivers full sun and a respectable high of 17°C. That night will dip sharply to a low of -1°C, so plan to tuck your plants back inside and keep an extra blanket handy.
What to Wear and Some Weather Wisdom
Dress in layers this morning—a light jacket will do—but get ready to trade it for short sleeves by midday. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and even a wide-brim hat will be welcome accessories. If you’re heading out on the lake, don’t forget the sun can reflect off the water, doubling down on those UV rays.
Fun weather trivia for the day: Kenora’s highest recorded temperature on May 3rd was a steamy 29.4°C in 1952, while the coldest was -6.7°C back in 1964. We’re not setting records today, but we’re definitely playing in the summer league.
