When to go · French River
French River in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (lodges and campsites closed, ice); blackfly and mosquito peak late May–Jun.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C64°F / 6°C43°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for French River
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (lodges and campsites closed, ice); blackfly and mosquito peak late May–Jun.
Weather in May
- French RiverHighs around 18 °C, lows around 6 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 64 °F, lows around 43 °F, rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast