During the summer months of may june and july it is just too bright to see them in the far northland.
Best time of year to see northern lights in canada 2017.
September brings a fleeting autumn but the colours can be absolutely magical but best of all is that you can often see two auroras for the price of one.
Fall and winter mean longer darker days and cold nights usually offering the best conditions for a show.
The best time to see the northern lights in canada is between december and march which offers the longest hours of darkness during the year.
However you can get lucky if the hours of darkness the solar activity and the weather are good.
If you are looking for an overnight adventure head to churchill northern studies centre located along the coast of hudson.
The northern lights are best seen at the darkest time of night and are more likely to be seen in the northern parts of the country.
Travelling between september and november and between february and march will mean that you avoid the coldest winter months.
Winter is the best time to see the northern lights in canada.
No the northern lights aren t disappearing.
If you are going to canada specifically to see the northern lights try to plan your trip from december to january.
Chilly winter nights are your best bet and late is optimal usually around midnight 11 pm to 3 am.
For ontario september and october are prime time.
Statistically the equinox months of september and march are best for aurora activity.
This is especially true in the non arctic areas like the canadian rockies.
During this time of the year you ll have plenty of darkness for viewing the northern lights.
Auroras can still be spotted south of about 50 latitude during the summer.
That doesn t mean you have the same chances of seeing the northern lights in summer as during the aurora season.
The best months to see the aurora borealis in canada are from october to march most hours of darkness.
The best time to see the northern lights weather wise.
September is one of the best months to see northern lights.
The peak time to view the northern lights in manitoba is january to march.
However if we want to see the northern lights in canada in august or another summer month a high kp in the southern parts still fewer hours of darkness would give you the best chances to see aurora borealis.