When is the best time to go to Canmore?

When is the best time to go to Canmore? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Canmore are June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • June is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Canmore

For full information about the climate and weather in Canmore a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 7°F/20°F
1.8in
February 5°F/20°F
2in
March 16°F/27°F
3.1in
April 23°F/36°F
5in
May 34°F/49°F
7.2in
June 43°F/56°F
9.2in
July 49°F/63°F
6.4in
August 47°F/61°F
4.7in
September 38°F/50°F
3.3in
October 23°F/36°F
3in
November 13°F/25°F
2.9in
December 5°F/18°F
1.9in


Weather and climate in Canmore

Canmore enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Canmore is 38°F (ranging from 18°F in december to 63°F in july). Annual rainfall is 50.2in, with a minimum of 1.8in in january and a maximum of 9.2in in june.
  • Between january and may the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 49°F and, in may, 11 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of june the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains about 39% of the time in june.
  • Between july and august the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 61°F and it rains in august about 4.7in.
  • In september the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 13°F and, in december, 3 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Canmore

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Canmore: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Canmore

Find out when Canmore has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Canmore

  • Very low season in Canmore
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, October and November.
  • Low season in Canmore
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, September and December.
  • High season in Canmore
    The number of visitors to Canmore is high in: June.
  • Peak season in Canmore
    The largest number of tourists visiting Canmore is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Canmore month by month



Best time for low prices in Canmore

Average prices of hotels in Canmore month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Canmore. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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