When to go · Stratford
Stratford, month by month
The best months for Stratford: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, −10 °C nights, most theatres dark).Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, 14 °F nights, most theatres dark).-2.6 °C / -9.5 °C, 15 rain days27 °F / 15 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, −10 °C nights, most theatres dark).Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, 14 °F nights, most theatres dark).-1.2 °C / -8.7 °C, 12 rain days30 °F / 16 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.3.5 °C / -4.9 °C, 12 rain days38 °F / 23 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.11.3 °C / 1.5 °C, 12 rain days52 °F / 35 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18.3 °C / 7 °C, 12 rain days65 °F / 45 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.23.6 °C / 12.1 °C, 11 rain days74 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.25.8 °C / 14.5 °C, 11 rain days78 °F / 58 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.24.7 °C / 13.6 °C, 11 rain days76 °F / 56 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.20.6 °C / 10 °C, 12 rain days69 °F / 50 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Stratford's best window: Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour.13.3 °C / 4.6 °C, 13 rain days56 °F / 40 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.6.2 °C / -0.1 °C, 14 rain days43 °F / 32 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (Festival season, warm); late Sep–Oct for fall colour). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.0.1 °C / -5.8 °C, 15 rain days32 °F / 22 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday