When to go · Merritt
Merritt in January
Mixed month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- −1°C30°F / −8°C18°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
MixedCanada month rating
Outside 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.
Weather in January
- MerrittHighs around -1 °C, lows around -8 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 30 °F, lows around 18 °F, rain on about 10 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
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast