When to go · Princeton
Princeton in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- JuneGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- JulyGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- AugustGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
Weather in January
- PrincetonHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Princeton, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
May: 8
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
May: Inside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
Princeton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings