Norfolk County in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Norfolk County sees average daytime highs around 10°C and overnight lows near 4°C, with 265 mm of precipitation over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 1°C in early March to 20°C by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Norfolk County's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Norfolk County's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 10°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 4°C
- Precipitation
- 265 mm
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 17 km/h
- Travel score
- 2.5
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Norfolk County in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 1°C in early March to 20°C by late May.
A typical spring day in Norfolk County reaches about 10°C and drops to 4°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Norfolk County
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 0 days that feel above 32°C and 48 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in spring is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Norfolk County weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1° / -7° | 76 | 11.8 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -1° / -7° | 59 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 4° / -3° | 75 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 11.6 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 10° / 3° | 97 | 12 | 1.5 | 13.1 | 2.1 |
| May | 17° / 10° | 93 | 12.2 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 23° / 16° | 108 | 12.3 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 25° / 19° | 104 | 11.6 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 25° / 18° | 89 | 10.5 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 21° / 14° | 85 | 9.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 14° / 8° | 89 | 11.6 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 7° / 2° | 81 | 10.5 | 2.4 | 9.5 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 2° / -2° | 78 | 11.7 | 7.1 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Norfolk County gets around 265 mm of rain and snow over 34 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 17 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min in early March to 14 h 54 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.1 kWh/m².
Is spring a good time to visit Norfolk County?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Norfolk County.
What to pack for Norfolk County in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Norfolk County sees daytime highs around 10°C and nights near 4°C. Pack a warm layer, a heavy coat and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Norfolk County in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 5°C across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 23 km away) is warmest in August at about 23°C and coldest in February near 1°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 6 to Sep 19 — about 2.5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Bracing |
| Feb | 1 | Bracing |
| Mar | 1 | Bracing |
| Apr | 4 | Bracing |
| May | 9 | Bracing |
| Jun | 17 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 16 | Cool |
| Nov | 10 | Bracing |
| Dec | 6 | Bracing |
UV index in Norfolk County in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Norfolk County peaks around June 23 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Norfolk County in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Norfolk County is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Norfolk County?
Norfolk County sits at 42.8°N, 80.4°W, 235 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Tillsonburg, 28 km away.
Topography around Norfolk County
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Norfolk County.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Norfolk County has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m around an average of 237 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 111 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 369 m.
The land around Norfolk County is covered by trees (44%) and cropland (40%) within 3 km, cropland (52%) and trees (31%) within 16 km, and water (41%) and cropland (34%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Norfolk County (42.8334°, -80.383°, elevation 235 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.