When to go · High River
High River, month by month
The best months for High River: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, May.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) nights); late May–Jun for river flooding risk.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) nights); late May–Jun for river flooding risk.-2 °C (28 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 6 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) nights); late May–Jun for river flooding risk.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) nights); late May–Jun for river flooding risk.1 °C (34 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.6 °C (43 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) nights); late May–Jun for river flooding risk.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) nights); late May–Jun for river flooding risk.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.22 °C (72 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.25 °C (77 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.25 °C (77 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.4 °C (39 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-1 °C (30 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 6 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in High River, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jul: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 11
Jul: 9 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Jul: 1
June: Inside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.
July: Inside High River's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river access; Sep–Oct for dry walking weather.
High River: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.