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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Maple Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Sweater weather means temperatures usually between 10°C and 15°C, when a light sweater is comfortable. The live forecast above shows current conditions – check it to see if your day fits the definition. The phrase also comes from the hit song “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, whose lyrics and chords are widely searched.
What temperature makes it sweater weather?
Most Canadians consider 10°C to 15°C ideal for a sweater, but wind, sun, and humidity change how it feels. On a calm, sunny day 12°C can feel warm in a sweater; in a gusty wind it may feel like 5°C. That’s why checking the Canada weather hub with the live forecast above is the best way to know.
How does sweater weather differ across Canada?
In coastal B.C., sweater weather can happen any month. In Prairie cities like Calgary, it often arrives in September and stays until May. The feel varies: a damp 12°C in Halifax can be chillier than a dry 12°C in Winnipeg. Layering always helps.
What does “sweater weather” mean?
It describes weather cool enough for a sweater but not a heavy coat. The term spread globally after the 2012 song “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, whose lyrics, chords, and slowed audio versions are popular online. The lyrics meaning often explores warmth and intimacy.
Is sweater weather the same everywhere in Canada?
No. In southern Ontario it typically occurs in October and April. In northern communities it may last only a few weeks. Wind and rain also matter – a damp 12°C feels colder than a dry one. Check your local forecast on the 10‑day forecast page.
What is the meaning behind the song Sweater Weather?
The lyrics describe a close, intimate relationship using “sweater weather” as a metaphor. Fans search for “sweater weather lyrics meaning” and also for “sweater weather 1 hour” loops, “sweater weather slowed” versions, and the original audio on Spotify. The song even appears in Geometry Dash (sweater weather gd).