When to go · Russell
Russell in September
Great month. Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- 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 September?
No other month rates higher than September for Russell in this guide.
Weather in September
- RussellHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: After Labour Day crowds drop; larches turn gold in the Rockies late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Russell, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Night low
Sep: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 8
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: 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