When is the best time to go to Grande Prairie?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Grande Prairie are July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are June and July


Annual weather in Grande Prairie

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

Month
January 13°F/22°F
2.3in
February 11°F/22°F
1.9in
March 18°F/31°F
2.6in
April 31°F/45°F
2.9in
May 41°F/63°F
3.2in
June 49°F/70°F
5.4in
July 52°F/74°F
5.6in
August 50°F/72°F
2.9in
September 45°F/63°F
2.6in
October 34°F/47°F
2.9in
November 22°F/31°F
2.6in
December 13°F/22°F
1.9in


Weather and climate in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie is 47°F (ranging from 22°F in december to 74°F in july). Annual rainfall is 36.5in, with a minimum of 1.9in in february and a maximum of 5.6in in july.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 41°F in average and you can expect to have 2.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In may the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and, in may, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • Between june and september the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 88°F.
  • From october to december the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 22°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Grande Prairie

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Grande Prairie: 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 Grande Prairie

Find out when Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie

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

Figure: Visitor index for Grande Prairie month by month



Best time for low prices in Grande Prairie

Average prices of hotels in Grande Prairie month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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