Banff National Park
Snowy mountains, clear blue lakes and green forests make Banff National Park a wonderful bucket list destination. The pristine wilderness is a mecca for walkers.
Alberta Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Alberta is a region in Canada. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Alberta over the year. What is the best time to visit Alberta?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Alberta over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Alberta in January
In January the weather in Alberta is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -22°C (-8°F) in Cape Hooper to 1°C (34°F) in Lethbridge. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Alberta. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in February
In February the weather in Alberta is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Cape Hooper with -23°C (-9°F) to low in Lethbridge with 2°C (36°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in March
In March the weather in Alberta is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Cape Hooper with -20°C (-4°F) to low in Taber with 7°C (45°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in April
In April the weather in Alberta ranges from less favorable in Jasper to mixed in Calgary. The temperatures range from very low in Cape Hooper with -13°C (9°F) to moderate in Taber with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in May
In May the weather in Alberta ranges from less favorable in Jasper to very good in Edmonton. The temperatures range from very low in Cape Hooper with -3°C (27°F) to pleasant in Taber with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in July
In July the weather in Alberta ranges from less favorable in Cape Dyer to excellent in Calgary. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Cape Hooper with 5°C (41°F) to high in Taber with 28°C (82°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Alberta.
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in August
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in September
In September the weather in Alberta ranges from less favorable in Burwash Landing to very good in Calgary. The temperatures range from very low in Cape Dyer with 2°C (36°F) to pleasant in Taber with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in November
In November the weather in Alberta is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Burwash Landing with -11°C (12°F) to low in Taber with 6°C (43°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Alberta in December
In December the weather in Alberta is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -17°C (1°F) in Cape Hooper to 1°C (34°F) in Lethbridge. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Alberta in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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