When to go · St. Albert
St. Albert in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) / −18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- FebruaryGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- MarchGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JuneGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JulyGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in January
- St. AlbertHighs around -8 °C (18 °F), lows around -18 °C (0 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 18 °F (-8 °C), lows around 0 °F (-18 °C), rain on about 8 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 St. Albert, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Feb: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Jan: -18 °C (0 °F)0 °F (-18 °C)
Feb: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −20 °C and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).
February: Inside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
St. Albert: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings