When to go · Athabasca
Athabasca in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country 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 Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in April
- AthabascaHighs around 10.2 °C (50 °F), lows around -2.3 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 50 °F (10.2 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2.3 °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 Athabasca, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 10.2 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10.2 °C)
Feb: -4.8 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-4.8 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2.3 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2.3 °C)
Feb: -15.7 °C (4 °F)4 °F (-15.7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Feb: 8
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
February: Inside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Athabasca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings