When to go · Chibougamau
Chibougamau in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Dec and Apr (mud, ice, few services open); blackfly and mosquito peak in Jun–Jul.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Dec and Apr (mud, ice, few services open); blackfly and mosquito peak in Jun–Jul.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- FebruaryGreatInside Chibougamau's best window: Jun–Sep for fishing and road trips; late Feb–mid Mar for the winter festival and snow trails.
- MarchGreatInside Chibougamau's best window: Jun–Sep for fishing and road trips; late Feb–mid Mar for the winter festival and snow trails.
- JuneGreatInside Chibougamau's best window: Jun–Sep for fishing and road trips; late Feb–mid Mar for the winter festival and snow trails.
- JulyGreatInside Chibougamau's best window: Jun–Sep for fishing and road trips; late Feb–mid Mar for the winter festival and snow trails.
Weather in November
- ChibougamauHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chibougamau, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Feb: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Night low
Nov: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Feb: -23 °C (−9 °F)−9 °F (-23 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 14
Feb: 10 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Nov: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Feb: 0
November: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Dec and Apr (mud, ice, few services open); blackfly and mosquito peak in Jun–Jul.
February: Inside Chibougamau's best window: Jun–Sep for fishing and road trips; late Feb–mid Mar for the winter festival and snow trails.
Chibougamau: 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