Burlington, Ontario, is kicking off the week with below-seasonal temperatures and a good chance of showers, according to Environment Canada. The high Monday reaches only 21°C—four degrees below the normal June high of 25°C—with a 70% chance of showers tapering to 30% near noon. At the Burlington Lift Bridge station, it was just 13°C at 1:00 p.m. EDT, with humidity at 93% and winds from the northeast at 17 km/h.
Things look brighter by Tuesday, with sunshine expected to push the temperature to 25°C and a humidex of 28. Fog patches should clear in the morning, and the UV index will be very high at 8. Wednesday stays sunny with a high of 26°C, offering a brief stretch of pleasant weather.
Another disturbance arrives Thursday, bringing a 60% chance of showers or thunderstorms and a high around 22°C. The weekend should see more settled conditions, with highs reaching into the mid-20s. No weather alerts are currently in effect for the area.
Lake Ontario remains chilly for this time of year. Water temperature near Burlington is just 11.1°C—well below the June average of 15.4°C—making swimming uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. The typical swimming season doesn’t start until July, when lake temperatures warm to at least 20°C.
Residents planning outdoor activities are reminded to check hourly forecasts, especially with the chance of showers before noon Monday. Anyone heading to the lake should be cautious of the cold water.
