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When to go · Cartwright

Cartwright in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (sub-Arctic winter, ice, road conditions).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−12°C (10°F) / −22°C (−8°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cartwright

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (sub-Arctic winter, ice, road conditions).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • CartwrightHighs around -12 °C (10 °F), lows around -22 °C (−8 °F), rain on about 12 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 Cartwright, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jul: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)

    Jul: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)

    Jul: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 12 (better)

    Jul: 13

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Jul: High

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Jul: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jul: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (sub-Arctic winter, ice, road conditions).

July: Inside Cartwright's best window: Jul–Aug (boat and road season).

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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