From Cool Mornings to Hot Afternoons – Kenora Turns Up the Heat
Glorious Sunshine and Summer-Like Highs at Lake of the Woods
It may be just 6.3°C this Sunday morning in Kenora, but don’t let that fool you — warmer days are already paddling their way toward Lake of the Woods. As of 6:00 AM at Kenora Airport, skies are mainly sunny, the breeze is drifting in from the east at 11 km/h, and the visibility stretches a crystal-clear 32 km. The barometric pressure sits at 101.6 kPa and is rising — always a good sign if you’re planning a day outdoors.
Humidity is a comfortable 73%, and the dew point is sitting at a cool 1.9°C — it’s a crisp but promising morning. By late morning, the wind will shift southeast and pick up to 20 km/h, ushering in a high of 25°C this afternoon. That’s right — a May day hot enough to make you seriously consider whether the lake might be just warm enough to test your courage. (Spoiler: probably not quite yet.) The humidex creeps up to 26, and with a UV index of 7 — considered high — sunscreen is as essential as your sunglasses.
Tonight: Mild, Clear and Breezy
Tonight brings more of the good stuff. Clear skies continue, the southeast wind will taper off late in the evening, and temperatures dip gently to a mild overnight low of 11°C. Perfect for a fire pit, a lakeside evening stroll, or simply cracking open the windows and letting spring drift in.
Monday: Crank the Heat — Even Warmer Ahead
If you liked today, Monday might have you reaching for your summer gear. Expect full-on sunshine, with temperatures soaring to a sizzling 27°C. Winds will pick up speed, blowing in from the south at 30 km/h and gusting up to 50, adding a summerlike energy to the air. It’ll be one of the warmest days so far this year — and yes, it’s still just early May!
Monday night remains clear, though slightly cooler, with a low of 9°C. Enjoy it while you can, because a change is coming.
Tuesday and Wednesday: Back to Reality
Tuesday takes a slight turn as a mix of sun and cloud moves in, along with a 30 percent chance of showers. Temperatures drop to a high of 16°C — still decent, but a clear step down from Monday’s sizzle. The night cools off significantly to a low of just +1°C.
Wednesday brings a full return to sunshine, though the high settles at a more seasonable 14°C. It’s a gentle reminder that lake season is almost here, but maybe keep the wetsuit handy just a bit longer.
What to Wear
Layer up this morning, but shed those sleeves by noon. Today and Monday both call for breathable clothing, sunglasses, and SPF. If you’re heading out on the lake or trails, a wide-brim hat won’t hurt either. Come Tuesday night, you might want to add a jacket back into the rotation.
Lake of the Woods Weather Trivia
Did you know? On this date, May 4th, Kenora once basked in a record-setting high of 28.9°C in 2001 — just a hair warmer than today’s forecast. The coldest May 4th on record? A frosty -6.1°C in 1967. With today’s high hitting 25°C and Monday flirting with 27°C, it seems Kenora is channeling its inner July.
