When to go · Salmo
Salmo, month by month
The best months for Salmo: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 13 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 11 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Early Aug if you want a quiet village (Shambhala); Nov–Apr for Stagleap's alpine trails.13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.23 °C (73 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.28 °C (82 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.28 °C (82 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Early Aug if you want a quiet village (Shambhala); Nov–Apr for Stagleap's alpine trails.4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Early Aug if you want a quiet village (Shambhala); Nov–Apr for Stagleap's alpine trails.-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 14 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Salmo, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Feb: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 13
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.
February: Inside Salmo's best window: Jun–Sep for the rail trail and alpine walks; Jan–Mar for the ski hill and backcountry snow.
Salmo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.