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When is the best time to visit Canada?

Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to Canada depends on your preferences.

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Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Northern Lights in Yukon Canada
Activity
Ski season in Canada
Wintersports in Canada
Ski season in Canada
Wintersports in Canada
Ski season in Canada
Wintersports in Canada
Ski season in Canada
Wintersports in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Canada
Ski season in Canada
Wintersports in Canada
Ski season in Canada
Wintersports in Canada
Wildlife
Bald Eagle Return
Bald Eagle Return
Bald Eagle Return
Killer whales in Canada
Black Bears in Canada
Killer whales in Canada
Black Bears in Canada
Killer whales in Canada
Killer whales
Black Bears in Canada
Killer whales in Canada
Black Bears in Canada
Killer whales in Canada
Black Bears in Canada
Killer whales in Canada
Salmon in Canada
Killer whales in Canada
Salmon in Canada
Salmon in Canada
Events
Ice wine festival
Québec City's Winter Carnival
Chinese New Year.
Winterlude in Ottawa.
Yukon Quest.
World Pond Hockey Tournament.
Regina Powwow.
World Ski & Snowboard Festival
Montréal Jazz Festival
Elvis Festival
Country Music in Cavendish
Calgary Stampede
Montréal Jazz Festival
Canadian National Exhibition
Toronto International Film Festival
Dark Sky Festival.
Niagara Festival of Lights
High Season

When the great masses of tourists arrive in Canada, the climate is perfect for them. June and August present a sunny and warm climate; the regions further north usually have a brief melting period in these months. Prices can go up to almost double the ordinary.

Shoulder Season

May, September and October usually receive fewer visits than in the high season. Prices and tourists tend to descend to normal numbers, however, they are perfect months to assist in a cold, but comfortable climate. Normally the attractions and other establishments work less hours while in the wooded areas the great attendance of visitors follows.

Low Season

In winter months (November-April), visitors are much scarcer, with places far from large cities and mountainous areas remaining closed. The days last much less and the cold can become almost freezing.

Your trip to Canada

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Your travel to Canada has about 168% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.

emissions
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
168%
Your flight
Climate compatible yearly CO₂ budget
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Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends. If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.

How is the weather & Climate in Canada?

Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.

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temperature

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temperature

12°

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10°

Days of
rain

15

14

14

11

9

7

5

5

8

12

17

17

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sun

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4h

4h

7h

7h

7h

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Water
temperature

12°

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11°

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temperature

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temperature

-16°

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Days of
rain

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8

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4

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6

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sun

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Day
temperature

-10°

-6°

-1°

10°

17°

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23°

22°

17°

11°

-6°

Night
temperature

-19°

-16°

-10°

-2°

12°

10°

-0°

-8°

-15°

Days of
rain

12

10

10

8

9

12

13

12

9

6

9

11

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sun

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4h

6h

8h

9h

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temperature

-4°

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temperature

-17°

-14°

-10°

-3°

-3°

-8°

-14°

Days of
rain

9

10

11

10

11

14

11

12

8

6

7

8

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sun

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temperature

-0°

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temperature

-9°

-9°

-5°

-0°

13°

14°

10°

-6°

Days of
rain

12

10

11

11

11

9

8

8

8

9

12

14

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sun

4h

5h

5h

5h

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Water
temperature

12°

14°

14°

12°

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Jul

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Dec

Day
temperature

-1°

12°

19°

24°

27°

27°

22°

15°

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temperature

-8°

-7°

-3°

14°

17°

17°

12°

-5°

Days of
rain

8

8

9

9

8

8

7

8

8

8

9

10

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sun

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Water
temperature

11°

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13°

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Dec

Day
temperature

-0°

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24°

28°

27°

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13°

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-7°

-5°

-2°

10°

13°

12°

-1°

-4°

Days of
rain

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6

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7

5

5

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6

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7

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sun

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temperature

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-15°

-15°

-8°

-1°

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13°

12°

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-11°

Days of
rain

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9

9

9

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10

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sun

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Day
temperature

-5°

-4°

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temperature

-13°

-11°

-5°

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17°

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12°

-9°

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rain

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13

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12

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12

12

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17

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sun

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Day
temperature

-6°

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-4°

Night
temperature

-16°

-14°

-8°

12°

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-12°

Days of
rain

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14

12

12

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11

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10

11

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15

17

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sun

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Dec

Day
temperature

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temperature

-16°

-16°

-9°

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13°

12°

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-12°

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rain

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14

13

12

12

13

13

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12

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17

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sun

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Water
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10°

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12°

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Dec

Day
temperature

-11°

-9°

-2°

10°

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23°

27°

26°

19°

12°

-0°

-8°

Night
temperature

-22°

-15°

-13°

-3°

11°

-2°

-11°

-18°

Days of
rain

5

4

4

5

8

7

7

6

6

4

4

5

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sun

3h

4h

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7h

8h

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9h

7h

6h

3h

3h

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Dec

Day
temperature

-12°

-9°

-1°

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18°

23°

25°

24°

19°

10°

-2°

-9°

Night
temperature

-22°

-18°

-11°

-3°

11°

10°

-2°

-11°

-20°

Days of
rain

11

8

8

8

10

12

11

9

8

6

8

11

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sun

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4h

6h

7h

9h

9h

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9h

6h

5h

3h

3h

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Dec

Day
temperature

10°

16°

20°

20°

16°

11°

Night
temperature

-7°

-8°

-5°

-2°

10°

12°

-4°

Days of
rain

14

14

14

14

15

13

12

14

13

16

17

16

Hours
sun

2h

3h

3h

4h

5h

6h

7h

6h

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4h

2h

2h

Water
temperature

11°

14°

12°

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Feb

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Jul

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

-1°

-1°

11°

16°

20°

20°

16°

11°

Night
temperature

-8°

-9°

-6°

-2°

11°

11°

-0°

-5°

Days of
rain

18

15

16

14

15

14

13

14

16

18

18

19

Hours
sun

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3h

4h

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2h

Water
temperature

11°

15°

13°

10°

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Feb

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Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

-1°

-0°

12°

18°

24°

27°

26°

22°

15°

Night
temperature

-8°

-7°

-3°

14°

17°

16°

12°

-5°

Days of
rain

8

8

9

9

8

8

7

8

8

8

9

10

Hours
sun

3h

4h

5h

6h

7h

9h

9h

8h

7h

5h

3h

3h

Water
temperature

12°

19°

21°

18°

13°

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Feb

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

10°

13°

17°

20°

22°

22°

19°

14°

Night
temperature

-0°

11°

13°

13°

10°

Days of
rain

20

15

16

13

10

10

6

8

9

16

18

20

Hours
sun

2h

3h

4h

6h

8h

8h

10h

8h

6h

4h

2h

1h

Water
temperature

11°

13°

14°

15°

14°

12°

11°

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

10°

13°

16°

18°

20°

20°

18°

14°

Night
temperature

10°

11°

11°

10°

Days of
rain

18

14

14

11

8

7

5

6

8

15

17

19

Hours
sun

2h

4h

5h

7h

9h

9h

11h

9h

7h

5h

3h

2h

Water
temperature

11°

13°

13°

13°

13°

12°

10°

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

-13°

-10°

-3°

17°

23°

26°

25°

18°

12°

-1°

-9°

Night
temperature

-23°

-21°

-13°

-2°

10°

14°

12°

-8°

-18°

Days of
rain

12

10

9

8

10

12

11

10

10

8

10

11

Hours
sun

4h

5h

6h

7h

8h

9h

10h

9h

6h

5h

3h

3h

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