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Hay River in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights). 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:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

Hay RiverHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °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 Hay River, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -18 °C (0 °F)0 °F (-18 °C)
Night low
Apr: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Jan: -27 °C (−17 °F)−17 °F (-27 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

January: Inside Hay River's best window: Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights.

Hay River: 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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