When to go · Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest Pass, month by month
The best months for Crowsnest Pass: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 9 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.0 °C (32 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.4 °C (39 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud season, ski hill and some sites closed or on limited hours).9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.23 °C (73 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.23 °C (73 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud season, ski hill and some sites closed or on limited hours).2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 9 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Crowsnest Pass, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Feb: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Night low
Jan: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Feb: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 9
Feb: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
February: Inside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Crowsnest Pass: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.