When to go · Russell
Russell in February
Great month. Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) / −19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Is another month better than February?
No other month rates higher than February for Russell in this guide.
Weather in February
- RussellHighs around -9 °C (16 °F), lows around -19 °C (−2 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 16 °F (-9 °C), lows around −2 °F (-19 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Russell, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Feb: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Night low
Feb: -19 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-19 °C)
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6 (better)
Jan: 7
Crowds
Feb: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jan: 0
February: Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
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