When to go · Stratford
Stratford, month by month
The best months for Stratford: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, −10 °C (14 °F) nights, most theatres dark).Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, 14 °F (−10 °C) nights, most theatres dark).-2.6 °C (27 °F) / -9.5 °C (15 °F), 15 rain days27 °F (-2.6 °C) / 15 °F (-9.5 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, −10 °C (14 °F) nights, most theatres dark).Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, 14 °F (−10 °C) nights, most theatres dark).-1.2 °C (30 °F) / -8.7 °C (16 °F), 12 rain days30 °F (-1.2 °C) / 16 °F (-8.7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.3.5 °C (38 °F) / -4.9 °C (23 °F), 12 rain days38 °F (3.5 °C) / 23 °F (-4.9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.11.3 °C (52 °F) / 1.5 °C (35 °F), 12 rain days52 °F (11.3 °C) / 35 °F (1.5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18.3 °C (65 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days65 °F (18.3 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.23.6 °C (74 °F) / 12.1 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days74 °F (23.6 °C) / 54 °F (12.1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.25.8 °C (78 °F) / 14.5 °C (58 °F), 11 rain days78 °F (25.8 °C) / 58 °F (14.5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.24.7 °C (76 °F) / 13.6 °C (56 °F), 11 rain days76 °F (24.7 °C) / 56 °F (13.6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.20.6 °C (69 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 12 rain days69 °F (20.6 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.13.3 °C (56 °F) / 4.6 °C (40 °F), 13 rain days56 °F (13.3 °C) / 40 °F (4.6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.6.2 °C (43 °F) / -0.1 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days43 °F (6.2 °C) / 32 °F (-0.1 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.0.1 °C (32 °F) / -5.8 °C (22 °F), 15 rain days32 °F (0.1 °C) / 22 °F (-5.8 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Stratford, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 23.6 °C (74 °F)74 °F (23.6 °C)
Jul: 25.8 °C (78 °F)78 °F (25.8 °C)
Night low
Jun: 12.1 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12.1 °C)
Jul: 14.5 °C (58 °F)58 °F (14.5 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 11
Jul: 11
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Jul: 1
June: Inside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
July: Inside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
Stratford: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.