AI-generatedCanmore, Alberta at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 616 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,375 m
Climate in Canmore, Alberta
Canmore, Alberta has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while December is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Canmore, Alberta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: March – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about -2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
08:0318:51
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:42–08:48 · evening 18:06–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:29–07:42 · evening 19:12–19:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Canmore, Alberta in October?
In October, Canmore, Alberta is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min08:03 – 18:51
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Edmonton
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %15 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Sunshine hours in Canmore, Alberta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Canmore, Alberta, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Canmore, Alberta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Canmore, Alberta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Canmore, Alberta has about 7 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Canmore, Alberta
How breezy and how cloudy Canmore, Alberta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Canmore, Alberta typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Canmore, Alberta: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Canmore, Alberta
When Canmore, Alberta is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Canmore, Alberta has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 43 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 2,000 m, the ski season usually runs Mar – Apr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Canmore, Alberta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in December (−15°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | −6° | −14° | 3.8 h | 4 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | −3° | −14° | 5.1 h | 5 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 1° | −10° | 6.0 h | 7 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 6° | −5° | 6.9 h | 10 | 52 |
| MayMay | 52 | 11° | 0° | 7.6 h | 12 | 81 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 16° | 5° | 7.8 h | 15 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 21° | 9° | 9.1 h | 12 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 21° | 8° | 7.8 h | 11 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 16° | 4° | 6.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 8° | −3° | 5.4 h | 7 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | −1° | −10° | 3.9 h | 6 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | −7° | −15° | 3.5 h | 5 | 20 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
51.08° N, 115.35° W · 1,375 m · America/Edmonton
Best time to visit Canmore, Alberta
The best time to visit Canmore, Alberta is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is June with 123 mm of precipitation.
Canmore, Alberta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Canmore, Alberta in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–11 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Canmore, Alberta in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Canmore, Alberta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- -1–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Canmore, Alberta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -7–-3 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Canmore, Alberta for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Canmore, Alberta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Canmore, Alberta: score 82 against 39. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. July has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 82better |
| Day high | 8° | 21° |
| Night low | −2° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 34 mmbetter | 82 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Mar – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,000 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Canmore, Alberta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January-6° · 4 h
In January, Canmore, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 4 days, totalling 15 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in January34February-3° · 5 h
In February, Canmore, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in February34March1° · 6 h
In March, Canmore, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in March31April6° · 7 h
In April, Canmore, Alberta is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in April52May11° · 8 h
In May, Canmore, Alberta is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in May72June16° · 8 h
In June, Canmore, Alberta is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in June82July21° · 9 h
In July, Canmore, Alberta is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in July81August21° · 8 h
In August, Canmore, Alberta is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in August80September16° · 7 h
In September, Canmore, Alberta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in September39October8° · 5 h
In October, Canmore, Alberta is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in October28November-1° · 4 h
In November, Canmore, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 26 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
Canmore, Alberta in November29December-7° · 4 h
In December, Canmore, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 20 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Canmore, Alberta.
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Canmore vs. Banff
In October Canmore has the better holiday weather (score 39 vs. 33). During the day Banff is 1 °C cooler than Canmore.
| in October | Canmore | Banff |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Canmore, Alberta ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Osoyoos (Okanagan)14°58
- 2Kelowna14°57
- 3Summerland13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 9CanmoreThis page8°39
Planning a trip to Canmore, Alberta
Weather for your travel dates
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Canmore, Alberta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Canmore, Alberta has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (ski score 32).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 4 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor · ski conditions
- −6 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Canmore, Alberta
When is the best time to visit Canmore, Alberta?
The best time to visit Canmore, Alberta is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Canmore, Alberta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 9 °C. December is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Canmore, Alberta?
The wettest month is June with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Canmore, Alberta get?
Canmore, Alberta gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Canmore, Alberta in?
Canmore, Alberta uses the time zone America/Edmonton: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Canmore, Alberta?
A nonstop flight from London to Canmore, Alberta takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for Canmore, Alberta?
Canmore, Alberta has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (ski score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92 (Ski), May half-term 56, Summer holidays 81, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 32 (Ski).
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