When to go · Russell
Russell in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, closed ski hill, little open).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, closed ski hill, little open).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- RussellHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 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 Russell, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6 (better)
Jan: 7
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, closed ski hill, little open).
January: Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Russell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings