When to go · Swan River
Swan River, month by month
The best months for Swan River: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.-13 °C (9 °F) / -24 °C (−11 °F), 6 rain days9 °F (-13 °C) / −11 °F (-24 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.-9 °C (16 °F) / -21 °C (−6 °F), 5 rain days16 °F (-9 °C) / −6 °F (-21 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.-1 °C (30 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 6 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.9 °C (48 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −30 °C (−22 °F).Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −22 °F (−30 °C).-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −30 °C (−22 °F).Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −22 °F (−30 °C).-11 °C (12 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 6 rain days12 °F (-11 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Swan River, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Feb: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Night low
Jan: -24 °C (−11 °F)−11 °F (-24 °C)
Feb: -21 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-21 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
Feb: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
February: Inside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Swan River: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.