When to go · Russell
Russell in January
Great month. Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) / −22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- 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 January?
No other month rates higher than January for Russell in this guide.
Weather in January
- RussellHighs around -12 °C (10 °F), lows around -22 °C (−8 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 10 °F (-12 °C), lows around −8 °F (-22 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Russell, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Feb: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Night low
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Feb: -19 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-19 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7
Feb: 6 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
February: 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