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When to go · Merritt

Merritt, month by month

The best months for Merritt: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.-1 °C / -8 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.3 °C / -6 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.9 °C / -3 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.14 °C / 1 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayGreatInside Merritt's best window: Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads.19 °C / 5 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  6. JuneGreatInside Merritt's best window: Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads.23 °C / 9 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatInside Merritt's best window: Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads.27 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatInside Merritt's best window: Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads.27 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Merritt's best window: Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads.21 °C / 7 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.13 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.5 °C / -3 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.0 °C / -7 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday