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Whitecourt in January

Great month. Inside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
−7°C (20°F) / −16°C (3°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Whitecourt

Inside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Whitecourt in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • WhitecourtHighs around -6.7 °C (20 °F), lows around -16 °C (3 °F), 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 Whitecourt, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -6.7 °C (20 °F)

    Feb: -2.9 °C (27 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -16 °C (3 °F)

    Feb: -13.3 °C (8 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Feb: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

February: Inside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Whitecourt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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