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Medicine Hat Climate by Month

The temperature in Medicine Hat can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. Medicine Hat has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Medicine Hat. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -12°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Medicine Hat maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 447 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives moderate rainfall, averaging 93 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 18 mm over 6 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Medicine Hat in Canada

During the months of June and September 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:
  • Does Medicine Hat have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
  • When is winter in Medicine Hat?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Medicine Hat?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Medicine Hat?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Medicine Hat?
    June tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Medicine Hat?
    February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Medicine Hat

    Thu   Nov 21
    -4°C | -9°C
    NW 11 km/h
    2 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    -6°C | -13°C
    NE 11 km/h
    13 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    -4°C | -12°C
    E 14 km/h
    27 mm
    overcast and heavy snow

    overcast and heavy snow