When to go · Fernie
Fernie in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JulyGreatInside Fernie's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and biking.
- AugustGreatInside Fernie's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and biking.
- SeptemberGreatInside Fernie's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and biking.
- DecemberGreatInside Fernie's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and biking.
Weather in April
- FernieHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 10 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 Fernie, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 10 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).
January: Inside Fernie's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and biking.
Fernie: 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