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Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve

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International Dark Sky Reserve

Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve

Quebec, Canada
Best timeSep
Set inQuebec, Canada
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

1–68°F
CurrencyCAD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMay · 44%
WarmestJul · 68°F
WettestJul
Best windowSep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The world's first International Dark Sky Reserve, home to an observatory.

Best time to visit

Aim for Sep.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

White Mountain National Forest
95 mi away
North Conway
97 mi away
The Alchemist
102 mi away
Stowe
102 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve is September, in Quebec, Canada.

Where is Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve?

Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve is in Quebec, Canada.

What is Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve known for?

The world's first International Dark Sky Reserve, home to an observatory.

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