When to go · Hinton
Hinton in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Apr–May (mud season, some services closed); wildfire smoke any summer month.
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
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Late Apr–May (mud season, some services closed); wildfire smoke any summer month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Hinton's best window: Jun–Sep for the boardwalk and park access; Feb–Mar for snow and cheaper rooms.
- JulyGreatInside Hinton's best window: Jun–Sep for the boardwalk and park access; Feb–Mar for snow and cheaper rooms.
- AugustGreatInside Hinton's best window: Jun–Sep for the boardwalk and park access; Feb–Mar for snow and cheaper rooms.
- SeptemberGreatInside Hinton's best window: Jun–Sep for the boardwalk and park access; Feb–Mar for snow and cheaper rooms.
Weather in April
- HintonHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 8 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 Hinton, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Feb: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Feb: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Feb: 8
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Late Apr–May (mud season, some services closed); wildfire smoke any summer month.
February: Inside Hinton's best window: Jun–Sep for the boardwalk and park access; Feb–Mar for snow and cheaper rooms.
Hinton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings