When to go · Cartwright

Cartwright in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (sub-Arctic winter, ice, road conditions).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cartwright

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (sub-Arctic winter, ice, road conditions).

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

CartwrightHighs around 1 °C (34 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 34 °F (1 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Low
Prices · Canada overall: Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cartwright, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jul: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jul: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Apr: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Jul: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
Jul: 13
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jul: High
Prices
Apr: Low
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jul: 1

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (sub-Arctic winter, ice, road conditions).

July: Inside Cartwright's best window: Jul–Aug (boat and road season).

Cartwright: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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