From Soaked to Sparkling: Geraldton’s Long Weekend Forecast Offers Classic Northern Ontario Weather Variety
GERALDTON – WEATHER REPORT – The Victoria Day long weekend is shaping up to be a mixed bag for the Geraldton and Greenstone region, with soggy skies to kick things off, a chilly middle, and, finally, a sunny, pleasant wrap-up on Monday.
At 5:11 AM EDT, Geraldton Airport is reporting light rain, limited visibility of just 0.8 km, and a cool 11.5°C. Winds are blowing gently from the east at 11 km/h, and the barometric pressure is sitting at a falling 99.7 kPa—confirming that unsettled weather is firmly entrenched.
Long Weekend Forecast: Wet Friday, Frosty Saturday Night, and Finally a Sunny Monday
Today, showers will taper off by the afternoon, leaving mainly cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and a continued risk of thunderstorms both this morning and afternoon. Winds will pick up from the southwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50, helping temperatures climb to 21°C. The UV index will be a moderate 5—so even with the clouds, sunscreen is still a smart move if you’re outdoors.
Tonight will remain mainly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and a lingering risk of a thunderstorm early on. Winds will stay brisk from the southwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50 before easing up near midnight. Overnight temperatures will dip to 8°C.
Saturday will feel much cooler and cloudier, with a 40 percent chance of lingering showers and a daytime high of just 11°C. Saturday night will be a chilly one—temperatures will plunge to -3°C, and any remaining showers could turn into flurries—reminding residents why they always keep the parka handy until June.
Sunday will bring the turnaround, with clearing skies and sunshine pushing the high to 9°C. The night will remain clear, but another frosty low of -3°C is expected.
Victoria Day Monday will finally serve up textbook May long weekend weather—sunny and calm with a high of 13°C, perfect for fishing, hiking, or an outdoor barbecue. The night will stay clear and mild with a low of zero.
Pro Tip: Keep the Winter Coat and Raincoat Side by Side
If you’re planning outdoor adventures along the shores of Lake Nipigon or in Geraldton’s trails, you’ll need to pack both rain gear and warm layers. The start of the weekend will test your patience with wet and chilly weather, but the reward will come Monday, offering that picture-perfect Northern Ontario blue sky.
Geraldton Weather Trivia
Did you know? Geraldton holds the title for the coldest recorded Victoria Day temperature in Ontario history, dipping to -6.5°C back in 1973. This weekend won’t break that record—but it will get close Saturday night!
