When is the best time to go to Hay River
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hay River, 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.
Average temperatures in Hay River
Hay River weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hay River 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -18°C | 20mm | 2.4hrs | 8.5hrs |
January in Hay River is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hay River for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Hay River and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -20°C (-4°F), whilst at night -30°C (-22°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hay River with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Hay River weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -14°C | 18mm | 4.7hrs | 10.6hrs |
February in Hay River is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hay River for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Hay River and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -16°C (4°F), whilst at night -28°C (-18°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hay River with around 18mm 0.7 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Hay River weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 17mm | 6.6hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Hay River is characteristically very cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hay River.
March is in the spring in Hay River and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hay River with around 17mm 0.7 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 16mm | 9.3hrs | 16.2hrs |
Hay River's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hay River.
April is in the spring in Hay River and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hay River with around 16mm 0.6 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 23mm | 11.2hrs | 19.6hrs |
May is a dry month in Hay River and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hay River, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Hay River and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hay River with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 35mm | 6.2hrs | 8.5hrs |
June in Hay River is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hay River, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Hay River and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hay River with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 48mm | 12.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
July in Hay River is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hay River, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Hay River and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hay River with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 45mm | 9.7hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Hay River is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hay River, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Hay River and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hay River with around 45mm 1.8 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 39mm | 5.8hrs | 16.2hrs |
Hay River's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hay River.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hay River and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hay River with around 39mm 1.5 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Hay River weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 31mm | 3.7hrs | 19.6hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Hay River and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hay River for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hay River and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hay River with around 31mm 1.2 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Hay River weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 34mm | 2.1hrs | 8.5hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Hay River and the temperature is generally very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hay River for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hay River and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hay River with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Hay River weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -15°C | 21mm | 1.6hrs | 10.6hrs |
December in Hay River is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hay River for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Hay River and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -17°C (2°F), whilst at night -26°C (-15°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hay River with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hay River weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 21.1°C 70°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 16mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -20.1°C -4.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 48mm 1.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
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