Golden, British Columbia, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Golden, British Columbia, Canada? If you're planning to go to Golden, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Golden, British Columbia, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Golden, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Golden, British Columbia, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Golden, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Golden, British Columbia, Canada by month

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January

If you go to Golden in January, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Golden is freezing and snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March for Golden is brisk and snowy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

Traveling to Golden in April, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

Traveling to Golden in May, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Golden in June, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Golden is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Golden is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 70s F (mid 20s C) and once in a while jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Golden, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Golden can be chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

In October, Golden is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect a few inches of snow. This is also a rainy time for Golden, with several of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Golden is frosty and snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December for Golden can be bitter cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Golden and District Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Golden, British Columbia, Canada

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Golden.

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