Sault Ste. Marie enjoys sunshine early in the week with highs up to 26°C before cooler, rainy weather arrives by the weekend

Sault Ste. Marie is kicking off the week with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Today, the city will see a high of 25°C under mainly sunny skies, with a pleasant breeze from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h. The evening will be clear, and the temperature will drop to a cool 12°C, so you might want to grab a light jacket if you’re heading out.

As the week progresses, Wednesday brings more sunshine with a high of 25°C. However, by Thursday, expect a shift to a mix of sun and clouds with a 40% chance of showers, as temperatures rise slightly to 26°C. The weekend will bring cooler and cloudier conditions, with highs dropping to around 12°C on Saturday, along with a continued chance of showers.

Historically, early September in Sault Ste. Marie sees average highs around 19°C and lows near 8°C, so this week’s forecast starts off warmer than usual before dipping below the seasonal average by the weekend​.

What to Wear?

This week, start with light clothing but keep warmer layers and an umbrella handy, especially as the weekend approaches with cooler, rainier weather.

Fun Fact

The highest temperature ever recorded in Sault Ste. Marie in September was a scorching 33.5°C on September 7, 1960, while the lowest was a chilly -2.8°C on September 30, 1975. This week’s weather sits comfortably between these extremes, making it a typical transitional period​(NetNewsLedger).