West Coast Canada

{ "months": { "Jan": [{ "country_avg_temp": -3, "month": "poor", "helpful_hint": "January is the coldest month of the year, with places such as Banff getting below -15 degrees after dark. It's a great time to visit, with fewer tourists and lower prices for winter activities like snowmobiling and dog sledding.", "month_fullname": "January", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 5, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": -5, "face_icon": "not_advised" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": -6, "face_icon": "not_advised" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": -7, "face_icon": "not_advised" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": -1, "face_icon": "good" } ], "Feb": [{ "country_avg_temp": 1, "month": "poor", "helpful_hint": "Many families choose to travel during the winter months, and we advise against it unless you are joining the ski season.", "month_fullname": "February", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 7, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": -1, "face_icon": "not_advised" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": -1, "face_icon": "not_advised" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": -1, "face_icon": "not_advised" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 2, "face_icon": "good" } ], "Mar": [{ "country_avg_temp": 4, "month": "mixed", "helpful_hint": "Spring is right around the corner, so you can still enjoy winter sports in early March.", "month_fullname": "March", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 10, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 2, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 2, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 3, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 5, "face_icon": "good" } ], "Apr": [{ "country_avg_temp": 10, "month": "good", "helpful_hint": "The weather and daylight hours are improving, which makes a trip to Vancouver and the west coast more pleasant.", "month_fullname": "April", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 14, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 10, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 7, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 10, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 10, "face_icon": "very_good" } ], "May": [{ "country_avg_temp": 15, "month": "best", "helpful_hint": "Mid-May is the perfect time to visit Canada. You'll avoid the crowds and won't have to worry about inclement weather, but you'll still enjoy getting the chance to see many of the best attractions in the country.", "month_fullname": "May", "best_month": "true" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 17, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 16, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 14, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 15, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 15, "face_icon": "excellent" } ], "June": [{ "country_avg_temp": 19, "month": "best", "helpful_hint": "If you’re not a fan of price hikes and bumping into people, we don’t recommeJune is probably one of the best months to visit, especially with the warmer, longer days and fewer visitors. It's also prime time for wildlife watching.", "month_fullname": "June", "best_month": "true" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 20, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 20, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 18, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 19, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 18, "face_icon": "excellent" } ], "July": [{ "country_avg_temp": 22, "month": "good", "helpful_hint": "July is peak tourist time all over Canada, so if you are thinking of heading there, we recommend the start of July before the school holiday starts and book in advance, especially as the famous Calgary Stampede in July.", "month_fullname": "July", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 23, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 23, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 22, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 22, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 22, "face_icon": "very_good" } ], "Aug": [{ "country_avg_temp": 21, "month": "good", "helpful_hint": "August is a great time to visit with excellent weather and all attractions open; however, if you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend heading in early July or September.", "month_fullname": "August", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 22, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 22, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 21, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 21, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 21, "face_icon": "very_good" } ], "Sep": [{ "country_avg_temp": 17, "month": "best", "helpful_hint": "If you want to give yourself the best chance to see an active bear, September is the best month as it’s the start of the salmon run, and they are most active during this period.", "month_fullname": "September", "best_month": "true" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 19, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 17, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 15, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 16, "face_icon": "excellent" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 17, "face_icon": "very_good" } ], "Oct": [{ "country_avg_temp": 11, "month": "good", "helpful_hint": "The weather is comfortable, bears are still active, and the fall foliage is spectacular. Temperatures are cooler, but outdoor activities can still be enjoyed.", "month_fullname": "October", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 14, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 12, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 10, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 10, "face_icon": "very_good" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 11, "face_icon": "good" } ], "Nov": [{ "country_avg_temp": 3, "month": "poor", "helpful_hint": "If you travel to Canada in November, you will experience cold and rainy weather.", "month_fullname": "November", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 9, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": 3, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": 0, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": 1, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 3, "face_icon": "good" } ], "Dec": [{ "country_avg_temp": -1, "month": "poor", "helpful_hint": "It is best to book at least six months in advance during the holiday season because of all the Christmas and New Year's festivities.", "month_fullname": "December", "best_month": "false" }, { "name": "Vancouver", "status": "Vancouver", "avg_temp": 6, "face_icon": "good" }, { "name": "Calgary", "status": "Calgary", "avg_temp": -1, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Banff", "status": "Banff", "avg_temp": -4, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Jasper", "status": "Jasper", "avg_temp": -4, "face_icon": "poor" }, { "name": "Whistler", "status": "Whistler", "avg_temp": 0, "face_icon": "good" } ] } }