When to go · Peace River
Peace River in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, ice on the river), late Mar–Apr (mud and breakup).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, ice on the river), late Mar–Apr (mud and breakup).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Peace RiverHighs around 9.4 °C (49 °F), lows around -2.9 °C (27 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 49 °F (9.4 °C), lows around 27 °F (-2.9 °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 Peace River, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 9.4 °C (49 °F)49 °F (9.4 °C)
Jun: 20.7 °C (69 °F)69 °F (20.7 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2.9 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-2.9 °C)
Jun: 8.1 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.1 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Jun: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, ice on the river), late Mar–Apr (mud and breakup).
June: Inside Peace River's best window: Jun–Sep.
Peace River: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings