When to go · Swan River
Swan River, month by month
The best months for Swan River: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.-13 °C / -24 °C, 6 rain days9 °F / −11 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.-9 °C / -21 °C, 5 rain days16 °F / −6 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.-1 °C / -13 °C, 6 rain days30 °F / 9 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.9 °C / -3 °C, 7 rain days48 °F / 27 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.22 °C / 9 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 48 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.25 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.24 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.18 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.9 °C / 0 °C, 7 rain days48 °F / 32 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −30 °C.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −22 °F.-2 °C / -9 °C, 7 rain days28 °F / 16 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −30 °C.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for cold and snow unless you are skiing; deep winter nights below −22 °F.-11 °C / -20 °C, 6 rain days12 °F / −4 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday