Canada Weather and Event Calendar - Canada Weather and Events by Month

These monthly guides will help you plan for your trip to Canada or decide which month is
the best time for you to travel. Find out average temperatures, weather conditions, what
to pack, and what to expect in the way of major events and holidays across the country.
1. January
Most everywhere in Canada is cold in January. The BC lower mainland, including Victoria
and Vancouver, however, have markedly milder winters. Despite the weather, people get
out to celebrateCanada's best winter festivals
2. February
February is the coldest month in most places across Canada, but this fact is
compensated by plenty of winter festivals to keep people busy. Some provinces
celebrate a public holiday in February -Family Day.
Lots of travel bargains are available, however prices go up a bit during the university
winter break, which occurs at the end of the month.
3. March
The snow of winter continues to melt away and travel season is still low. Many visitors
continue to come to Canada for spring skiing or to visit sugar shacks for maple syrup
tasting - mostly in the eastern provinces, especially Ontario and Quebec.
One week in March that varies by province will see increased travel due to school break.
Cities across Canada will also don green and stage St Patrick's Day parades.
4. April
The first full month of spring offers warmer temperatures and travel bargains before the
high summer season begins. Ski season is still going full tilt - more so in the higher
mountains out west - and spring bulbs are blooming in most Canadian provinces - most
notably during the Ottawa Tulip Festival.
5. May
Springtime in Canada offers warmer temperatures and travel bargains before the high
summer season begins. You may still encounter snow in the Rockies, but tulips and
daffodils are blooming in most Canadian provinces
6. June
Temperatures are warm but the humidity in the eastern provinces is not yet at its peak,
making weather conditions there quite comfortable. Some of the bigger Canadian events

and festivals take place in June, but most are scheduled for July and August. Prepare
yourself for blackflies, which can make a camping or cottage vacation miserable; these
critters are abundant in early summer in eastern Canada.
7. July
The weather is either hot and humid in the eastern provinces or warm and comfortable
out west. Either way, July offers some fantastic travel opportunities across Canada, but
flight and hotel prices reflect the popularity of the season
8. August
August in Canada, like July, offers many outdoor music and cultural events and festivals
across the country. The weather is hot and muggy in the east, but the heat and humidity
eases up as you travel west. Vancouver is comfortable and rarely scorching in August.
August continues to be a popular travel period as people squeeze in vacations before the
start up of school.
9. September
With cooling temperatures and the start of stunning fall foliage in Canada in the eastern
provinces, September is a popular time to travel in Canada. The Labour Dayweekend, a
holiday that Canada shares with the US, bids farewell to summer and ushers in
September and is one of the most popular weekends to travel.
10. October
Temperatures continue to dip, but the fall foliage in Canada reaches its peak at the
beginning of October. Thanksgiving in Canada is the second Monday of October and is a
popular long weekend for travel but not nearly to the extent that is in the U.S.
11. November
Weather conditions are starting to get winter-like, but still pleasant enough to enjoy the
outdoors. Lots of travel bargains are available and stores are busy promoting for the
Christmas season. Ski season begins toward the end of the month at Canada's most
popular ski resorts. Santa Claus Parades start to be staged, with theToronto Santa
Parade being one of the biggest parades in the world
12. December
The weather gets colder and visitors may have to prepare themselves for snow storms
and winter conditions in December. Travel season picks up as people get into holiday
spirit and book time away.

Many places close down for the evening of December 24th and December 25th.Boxing
Day in Canada on December 26th is the biggest shopping day of the year. The week
between Christmas and New Year's is a particularly big travel week, with families
heading south to warmer climates or visiting family / friends within Canada.

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Let it snow, because the winter season is the season to travel. Trips taken by Canadians are more likely to begin
during the winter months, December, January and February.

FOUR SEASONS!
WHERE TO GO IN WINTER ?
In Europe, the cold, the rain, the low temperatures and short sunny periods do not
encourage travelling. The better destinations include the ski resorts in the Alps and the
Pyrenees (France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Spain) or for those who feel the cold
more Andalusia still has reasonable sunshine.
In Asia the season is still favourable for visitors! Thailand, Vietnam, southern China (the
north however can still be icy at this time), Burma and India are still sunny with
reasonable temperatures and less tourists during this time.
In Africa the north is still cool, good for discovering the Sahara but not recommended for
those wishing to visit the beaches. Towards the south, in Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa,
the high season is starting but with a risk of excessive heat on the east coast.
In America, we would suggest Central America, South America and the Caribbean (for
example: Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and Chile). The U.S. deserts are still
pleasant at this time before the scorching summer heat arrives.
Our choice
For skiers, the French and Spanish Pyrenees have plenty of small family ski resorts with
good snow and reasonable prices even during the festive season.
Southern Australia will certainly satisfy those with a taste for adventure down under as
it's entering its summer season. The ideal time for surfing, swimming and meeting the
koalas, emus and opossums, not forgetting the famous laughing kookaburra.
Between those two destinations we find Senegal; a stopover warmed as much by the
weather as the smiles and sunny dispositions of the people.
WHERE TO GO IN SPRING ?
where to go in springIn Europe, the weather is becoming favourable for travelling: The
amount of sunshine is increasing steadily throughout the continent; the Mediterranean
coast is starting to benefit from warm temperatures and the sea is becoming pleasant for

swimming. For certain countries in the south, such as Spain and Greece, spring is the
best time to visit: Neither too hot or too crowded with tourists. Andalusia, Crete, Malta
and the south of Italy are good choices right now. Northern countries are becoming
appealing although still a little cool. The Scandinavian countries boast endless days and
holidays without nights right now!
In Asia, the weather is becoming far less agreeable: Heat waves are starting to be
experienced in numerous countries. India, Thailand and Burma are extremely hot right
now, enough to cause hundreds of deaths each year. China and Japan are more
welcoming even if conditions are still a little trying at times. The monsoon season will
settle in towards the end of spring across this area with the exception of only a few areas
such as Indonesia or Tamil Nadu in India. It's a great season for visiting Australia or the
southern islands of Indonesia.
In Africa, this season is ideal for the countries of the Maghreb which are experiencing
sunny weather with pleasant temperatures, like all the Mediterranean countries. In the
extreme south, daylight hours are starting to diminish although the weather is still
pleasant.
In America, we would suggest North America or Central America down to northern Brazil,
basking in warm sunshine at present at the beginning of a pleasant climatic period.
California, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala and Venezuela are definitely worth considering at
this time. The further south you go the more the season tends towards southern winter,
often very humid.
Our choice
If you wish to visit Europe, go to Portugal and enjoy summertime temperatures with a
refreshing Atlantic breeze, or visit Scotland which is rarely as beautiful and warm as it is
during spring in the month of May.
If you dream of tropical destinations then Reunion should satisfy your desires for summer
weather and exoticism.
A little closer to Europe but also somewhat different in character, it is a great time to
venture inland near the deserts at Tozeur in Tunisia or visit the Jordan valley just before
the scorching heat of summer, it is currently experiencing warm sunshine with noticeably
absent rain.
WHERE TO GO IN SUMMER ?
where to go in SummerIn Europe, it's the height of the peak season! Millions of
holidaymakers from around the world invade the beaches and countryside of Southern
Europe. The climate is great for travel for just about the whole of the continent with just
a few areas effected by extreme heat (Andalusia, Southern Italy, Greece etc..)
The north of Europe is lovely, summer is the ideal time to visit those countries that are
generally considered a little cold and damp such as Ireland, Scotland or Holland.
In Asia, this season is considered the least favourable: The monsoon season is at its
height over the majority of this area with the exception of only a few countries (Kerala or

Tamil Nadu in India, Bali and the southern islands of Indonesia, the north of Australia
etc...). Everywhere else a hot, moist and very humid climate prevails.
In Africa, the Maghreb countries are invaded by tourists, the climate is hot (sometimes
extremely hot close to the desert) and dry, the Atlantic coast of Morocco is pleasant
thanks to the ocean influence. Further to the south it is the rainy season and it is only
along the latitudes of Kenya and Tanzania that the climate becomes favourable to
visitors.
In America, the north is generally hot and dry (sometimes extremely hot in the deserts
towards the west of the USA). Central America experiences a short rainy season at this
time but towards the south the conditions are more favourable.
For all the continents, September is generally the best choice: The end of the monsoons,
no more heat waves, less tourists and lower prices. Don't hesitate to take your holidays
in September when there are only advantages.
Our choice
Corsica is perfect right now for those looking for paradisiacal beaches with turquoise
water, although close to mainland Europe it will feel like you are on the other side of the
globe!
It is a great time to discover northern Europe, particularly somewhere such as Iceland
where the sun does not set during this period.
For those wishing to go down under, Australia is great right now. The sea may be a little
cool for swimming but the weather is still very pleasant and you could even go skiing in
the south where it is right in the middle of its winter season!
WHERE TO GO IN AUTUMN ?
Where to go in Autumn Europe, during the beginning of autumn, Mediterranean
destinations are still pleasant: The south coast of Turkey, southern Italy and Spain as well
as the southern Mediterranean islands (Cyprus, Crete and certain Greek islands). Towards
the end of autumn it will be more difficult to find sunny destinations in Europe.
In Asia, the best season is just starting! From the month of October, Thailand, Vietnam
and the south of China or India will be very welcoming with a climate that is once again
very pleasant now the monsoon period is easing.
In Africa, the north is also very enjoyable with temperatures easing after the summer
heat waves. The inland towns of Morocco, the Tunisian desert and Egypt are seeing a
lessening in the number of tourists and a pleasant but not overwhelming heat. More
towards the south, Senegal, Madagascar and South Africa are entering a sunny period.
In America, we would recommend Central America, South America and the Caribbean
where the rainy season is coming to a close (for example; Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela,
Argentina and Chile). The end of autumn is also a great time to visit Death Valley and the
deserts of the United States.

Our choice
Turkey is a very pleasant destination at this time of the year after the high temperatures
of summer, especially if you wish to visit other areas than the coast.
Cyprus with its Mediterranean climate offers you warm temperatures even in October.
If you would prefer visiting some Asian countries then India is entering into its tourist
season, Bombay and Calcutta have excellent climatic conditions right now.
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