When to go · Watson Lake
Watson Lake in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open)). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open)). 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 Watson Lake's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open).
- JulyGreatInside Watson Lake's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open).
- AugustGreatInside Watson Lake's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open).
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Weather in April
- Watson LakeHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 5 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 Watson Lake, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jun: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
Jun: 10
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open)). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
June: Inside Watson Lake's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open).
Watson Lake: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings