Fort McMurray weather in September (Alberta, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Fort McMurray in September? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, September in Fort McMurray includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Fort McMurray in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort McMurray climate page with graphs.

 

Fort McMurray, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Canada in September

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Fort McMurray, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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