Waterton Lakes National Park Climate by Month
The climate in Waterton Lakes National Park is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Waterton Lakes National Park, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a very cold -3°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -12°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Waterton Lakes National Park receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 816 mm. The climate in Waterton Lakes National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 128 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 51 mm of snowfall over 11 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
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