When to go · Swan River
Swan River in April
Mixed month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- Swan RiverHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Swan River, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Night low
Apr: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jan: -24 °C (−11 °F)−11 °F (-24 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside 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.
January: 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings