When to go · Thompson
Thompson, month by month
The best months for Thompson: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (deep cold, −20s °C).-19 °C / -29 °C, 8 rain days−2 °F / −20 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (deep cold, −20s °C).-15 °C / -26 °C, 7 rain days5 °F / −15 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (deep cold, −20s °C).-6 °C / -18 °C, 7 rain days21 °F / 0 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.5 °C / -7 °C, 6 rain days41 °F / 19 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.14 °C / 2 °C, 8 rain days57 °F / 36 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Thompson's best window: Jun–Sep.20 °C / 8 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Thompson's best window: Jun–Sep.24 °C / 11 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Thompson's best window: Jun–Sep.22 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 50 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Thompson's best window: Jun–Sep.14 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.4 °C / -3 °C, 9 rain days39 °F / 27 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (deep cold, −20s °C).-8 °C / -16 °C, 9 rain days18 °F / 3 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (deep cold, −20s °C).-17 °C / -26 °C, 8 rain days1 °F / −15 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday