Kenora Weather Forecast – A Clear and Sunny Stretch Rolls In
Midweek Mornings Made for Coffee and a Light Jacket
Kenora & Lake of the Woods, ON – Wednesday, May 21, 2025: The morning may start a bit grey, but sunshine is warming up in the wings. At 5:00 AM from the Kenora Airport, the temperature is 7.3°C under mostly cloudy skies, and there’s a brisk east-northeast wind at 21 km/h keeping things fresh. The barometric pressure is on the rise at 101.8 kPa, suggesting that calmer, clearer weather is on its way. Humidity is a dry-feeling 49%, making for a crisp but comfortable start to the day.
Today’s early clouds are expected to clear, ushering in a bright, sunny afternoon — perfect for a lakeside walk or a dockside coffee. Temperatures will rise nicely with sunshine, although Environment Canada hasn’t posted the daytime high in the latest report, earlier projections suggest a high around 17°C, based on regional patterns. Winds will continue from the northeast through the day, gusting up to 20 km/h, which adds just a little chill, so layers are a good choice early on.
Clear Skies Tonight and a Golden Forecast Ahead
Tonight, skies remain clear, offering excellent visibility for stargazing or evening walks along the shore. Winds will ease, with the northeast breeze dropping off late this evening, making for a tranquil night. The temperature will drop to a cool +4°C, so a hoodie or light sweater will come in handy if you’re venturing out after dark.
Thursday brings a beautiful forecast: sunny skies, light northeast winds picking up to 20 km/h later in the morning, and a warm high of 19°C. The UV index reaches 7, so sunscreen is still a good call if you’re soaking up that sun.
Thursday night remains clear with an overnight low of +5°C, keeping the mild spring trend alive.
By Friday, we’re looking at a near-perfect spring day with sunny skies and a high of 21°C. The night brings some cloud cover and a low around 10°C, which is still comfortably above freezing and well-suited for late-May.
What to Wear?
Today is a classic case for layering: a light jacket for the breezy morning, with short sleeves underneath for the sunny afternoon ahead. Sunglasses and sunscreen will come in handy through the latter part of the day and onward into the week. Keep something warm nearby for the cool evenings — the dockside chill can sneak up on you!
Historic Temperatures for May 21
Kenora has seen a record high of 30.6°C on this date, a reminder that summer warmth isn’t far off. Meanwhile, the record low sits at -4.4°C, which makes today’s 7°C wake-up feel rather generous in comparison.
Lake of the Woods Weather Trivia
Did you know Lake of the Woods has over 14,500 islands? That’s more islands than any lake in the world! It’s no wonder the region creates its own microclimates — and provides some of the best weather-watching views in Ontario. When the sun hits the lake just right, you’ll swear you’re looking at a postcard.
