Lethbridge's climate is moderate. The summers are warm and dry with temperatures reaching highs of over 30 degrees Celsius and the winters reaching temperatures well below 0 degrees Celsius (sometimes -30 degrees Celsius)
Clothing
Our wide range of temperatures and weather conditions can make packing a challenge.
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A light jacket with a hood is recommended for fall (September - November) and spring months (April - June)
Be sure to bring warm clothing or be prepared to purchase some for the months of November through March
You will need a warm winter jacket, boots, gloves, a hat, sweaters, and other warm sportswear
In general, people tend to dress casually in Lethbridge. Jeans, khakis, t-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and a good pair of walking shoes tend to be the clothing items of choice for most U of L students
You may wish to bring some formal clothing for special occasions
If you are bringing any electrical equipment, it should be compatible with Canadian voltage which is 110 volts, 60Hz. It is also possible to purchase adapters for electrical outlets
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Baggage
Airlines will restrict the weight of the baggage that may accompany you on your flight and charge you heavily for excess
Please check with your airline for load limits
You may want to ship some of your belongings to Canada rather than bring them all with you on the airplane
Documents
Finally, be sure that you carry all of your necessary documents with you on the plane in a safe, secure place
- Letter of Introduction for your Study Permit
- Valid passport
- Visitor visa, documents/papers used to obtain study permit
- Letter of acceptance from the University of Lethbridge
Do not pack your documents in your suitcase, as officials will be asking to see them