When to go · Hay River
Hay River in January
Great month. Inside Hay River's best window: Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −18°C0°F / −27°C−17°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Hay River
Inside Hay River's best window: Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights.
Weather in January
- Hay RiverHighs around -18 °C, lows around -27 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 0 °F, lows around −17 °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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings