When is the best time to go to Smithers

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Smithers, 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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Smithers weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Smithers 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

Smithers January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 77mm 1.8hrs 9.4hrs

January in Smithers 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 Smithers for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Smithers and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Smithers with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Smithers February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 48mm 3.3hrs 11hrs

February in Smithers is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Smithers and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Smithers with around 48mm 1.9 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Smithers March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 37mm 4.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Smithers is characteristically cold and reasonably 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 Smithers.

March is in the spring in Smithers and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Smithers with around 37mm 1.5 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Smithers April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 25mm 6.4hrs 15.4hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Smithers and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Smithers with around 25mm 1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Smithers May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 33mm 7.5hrs 17.6hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Smithers, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Smithers and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Smithers with around 33mm 1.3 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Smithers June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 46mm 8.3hrs 9.4hrs

Smithers's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Smithers, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Smithers and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Smithers with around 46mm 1.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Smithers July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 50mm 8.5hrs 11hrs

July in Smithers is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Smithers and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Smithers with around 50mm 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Smithers August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 48mm 7.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Smithers is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Smithers and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Smithers with around 48mm 1.9 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Smithers weather in August »

September

Smithers September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 56mm 5.1hrs 15.4hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Smithers and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Smithers with around 56mm 2.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Smithers October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 79mm 3.2hrs 17.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Smithers and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Smithers and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Smithers with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Smithers November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 73mm 1.7hrs 9.4hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Smithers and the temperature is generally cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Smithers and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Smithers with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Smithers December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 74mm 1.3hrs 11hrs

December in Smithers is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Smithers and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (22°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Smithers with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Smithers weather stats

Smithers weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19°C 66.2°F
Driest month: April 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: August 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January -6.3°C 20.7°F
Wettest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 12.8°C 55°F
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