When to go · Drayton Valley
Drayton Valley in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) and below); late Mar–Apr mud season.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) and below); late Mar–Apr mud season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) and below); late Mar–Apr mud season.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) and below); late Mar–Apr mud season.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Drayton Valley's best window: Jun–Sep for the reservoir and river park; Sep–Oct for clear driving.
- JulyGreatInside Drayton Valley's best window: Jun–Sep for the reservoir and river park; Sep–Oct for clear driving.
- AugustGreatInside Drayton Valley's best window: Jun–Sep for the reservoir and river park; Sep–Oct for clear driving.
- SeptemberGreatInside Drayton Valley's best window: Jun–Sep for the reservoir and river park; Sep–Oct for clear driving.
Weather in April
- Drayton ValleyHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 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 Drayton Valley, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −20 °C and below); late Mar–Apr mud season.
June: Inside Drayton Valley's best window: Jun–Sep for the reservoir and river park; Sep–Oct for clear driving.
Drayton Valley: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings