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Wainwright, Canada - Weather and Climate

The weather in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada can vary greatly throughout the year. Temperatures shift from warm to very cold over the course of the year. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Wainwright. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a very cold -8°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -18°C in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wainwright maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 480 mm. The seasons in Wainwright, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 17 mm over 7 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Wainwright Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Wainwright

Monday
31 Mar
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
-3°C
0 mm
Tuesday
1 Apr
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
-1°C
0 mm
Wednesday
2 Apr
Fair
Fair
-4°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Wainwright in Canada

During the months of June, 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:
  • Does Wainwright have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wainwright?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wainwright?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wainwright?
    June tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wainwright?
    February is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.