When is the best time to go to Dawson Creek

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dawson Creek, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dawson Creek weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dawson Creek are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dawson Creek January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 34mm 2.8hrs 9.2hrs

The weather in January in Dawson Creek is characteristically very cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dawson Creek for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dawson Creek and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (15°F), whilst at night -21°C (-6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dawson Creek February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 26mm 4.1hrs 11hrs

February in Dawson Creek is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dawson Creek.

February is in the winter in Dawson Creek and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dawson Creek March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 29mm 5.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Dawson Creek is characteristically cold and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Dawson Creek.

March is in the spring in Dawson Creek and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dawson Creek April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 21mm 7.9hrs 15.5hrs

Dawson Creek's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dawson Creek, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Dawson Creek and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dawson Creek May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 40mm 9.4hrs 17.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dawson Creek and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dawson Creek, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dawson Creek and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dawson Creek June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 79mm 10.6hrs 9.2hrs

The climate in Dawson Creek during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dawson Creek, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Dawson Creek and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Dawson Creek July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 81mm 10.6hrs 11hrs

July in Dawson Creek is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dawson Creek, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Dawson Creek and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Dawson Creek August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 64mm 9.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Dawson Creek is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dawson Creek, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Dawson Creek and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Dawson Creek September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 52mm 5.8hrs 15.5hrs

Dawson Creek's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dawson Creek.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dawson Creek and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Dawson Creek October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 29mm 4.9hrs 17.8hrs

October is a dry month in Dawson Creek and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Dawson Creek.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dawson Creek and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Dawson Creek November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 28mm 3.1hrs 9.2hrs

November in Dawson Creek is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dawson Creek for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dawson Creek and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Dawson Creek December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-7°C 33mm 2.4hrs 11hrs

December in Dawson Creek is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dawson Creek for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Dawson Creek and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dawson Creek with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dawson Creek weather stats

Dawson Creek weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21°C 69.8°F
Driest month: April 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January -9.7°C 14.5°F
Wettest month: July 81mm 3.2ins
Warmest sea: August 10.4°C 50.7°F
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