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Hanna weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Hanna at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Sunshine a year
2,340 h
Rain a year
431 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC−7 / UTC−6
Elevation
826 m

Climate in Hanna

Hanna has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Hanna is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hanna

The best time to visit Hanna is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from July to September. The wettest month is June with 95 mm of precipitation.

Hanna through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hanna in spring

Mar – May

60

Good

  • 3–18 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Hanna in summer

Jun – Aug

85

Excellent

  • 21–25 °C by day
  • 9.2 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Hanna in autumn

Sep – Nov

57

Fair

  • 2–19 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Hanna in winter

Dec – Feb

32

Poor

  • −5–−3 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May, Jul – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hanna for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, August – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

54

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 0°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 10°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 6°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 4°

07:5018:37

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 07:29–08:36 · evening 17:51–18:57
Blue hour
Morning 07:16–07:29 · evening 18:57–19:10

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.

October in Hanna compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°6°
Night-time low3°−4°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Hanna in October?

In October, Hanna is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanna.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 47 min07:50 – 18:37
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
56 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC−6offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Hanna

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Hanna: score 90 against 54. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Hanna
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5490better
Daytime high11°25°
Night-time low0°12°
Sunshine5.3 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days5better9
Rainfall18 mmbetter54 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hanna month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

31January−5° · 3.5 h

In January, Hanna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in January
36February−3° · 4.8 h

In February, Hanna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in February
37March3° · 5.9 h

In March, Hanna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in March
56April11° · 7.4 h

In April, Hanna is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in April
86May18° · 8.4 h

In May, Hanna is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in May
79June21° · 8.8 h

In June, Hanna is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in June
85July25° · 9.9 h

In July, Hanna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in July
90August25° · 8.9 h

In August, Hanna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in August
87September19° · 7.1 h

In September, Hanna is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in September
54October11° · 5.3 h

In October, Hanna is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in October
31November2° · 3.6 h

In November, Hanna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in November
29December−4° · 3.1 h

In December, Hanna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanna.

Hanna in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hanna

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°

ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−15°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 11°Night 0°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan31−5°−15°3.5 h413
FebruaryFeb36−3°−14°4.8 h311
MarchMar373°−9°5.9 h519
AprilApr5611°−2°7.4 h733
MayMay8618°5°8.4 h1052
JuneJun7921°9°8.8 h1495
JulyJul8525°12°9.9 h1169
AugustAug9025°12°8.9 h954
SeptemberSep8719°7°7.1 h735
OctoberOct5411°0°5.3 h518
NovemberNov312°−8°3.6 h419
DecemberDec29−4°−14°3.1 h414

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

51.63° N, 111.90° W · 826 m · America/Edmonton

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hanna

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,340 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 49 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Hanna, 49 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Hanna: 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.

Per year
431 mm on 83 days
Wettest month
Jun · 95 mm
Driest month
Feb · 11 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 18 mm

In October, Hanna has about 5 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Hanna

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 65 min
Fair skin
about 85 min
Light brown skin
about 115 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Hanna

How breezy and how cloudy Hanna 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.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Hanna typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
60 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 46 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Hanna: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Hanna

How often the day gets hot in Hanna (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
10 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 11 °C

In October, Hanna has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 11 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow
Snow

Snow in Hanna

When Hanna 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 days a year
22 days
Fresh snow a year
78 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 2Fresh snow 6 cmChance of snow 19 / 100

In October, Hanna has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 19 out of 100: hardly any.

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.

Planning a trip to Hanna

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hanna 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.

Hanna has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    50

    Fair

    • 9 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    85

    Excellent

    • 19 °C by day
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    88

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    54

    Fair

    • 11 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    30

    Poor

    • −5 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 8 h 45 min
Distance
6,880 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.

Good to know: Canada

Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Languages
English, French
Sockets
Type A, B · 120 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+1
Emergency number
911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Hanna vs Drumheller

In October Drumheller has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs 54). During the day Drumheller is 2 °C warmer than Hanna.

Hanna vs Drumheller, in October
in OctoberHannaDrumheller
Holiday weather score5463
Daytime high11°13°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days55
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberHanna 11°Drumheller 13°
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Ranking

Canada in October: the best places

In October, Hanna ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Okotoks12°65
  2. 2Drumheller13°63
  3. 3Fort Macleod13°63
  4. 4Lethbridge13°62
  5. 5Kelowna15°62
  6. 6Cochrane12°61
  7. 7Nelson14°59
  8. 8Vernon14°57
  9. 10HannaThis page11°54
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Frequently asked questions about Hanna

When is the best time to visit Hanna?

The best time to visit Hanna is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Hanna?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.

When does it rain most in Hanna?

The wettest month is June with 95 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 11 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hanna get?

Hanna gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Hanna in?

Hanna is on UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Hanna?

A nonstop flight from London to Hanna takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,880 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hanna?

Hanna has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 85, summer holidays 88, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 30.