When to go · Fernie
Fernie in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).
Is another month better than May?
May 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 May
- FernieHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fernie, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jan: 12
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: 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