AI-generatedJasper, Alberta at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 626 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,062 m
Climate in Jasper, Alberta
Jasper, 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 −8 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Jasper, Alberta is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about -2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
08:1619:00
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 07:55–09:04 · evening 18:12–19:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:42–07:55 · evening 19:21–19:34
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 Jasper, Alberta in October?
In October, Jasper, Alberta is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min08:16 – 19:00
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Edmonton
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Jasper, 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 4.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Jasper, Alberta, 45 % 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 Jasper, 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 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- 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 Jasper, 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, Jasper, Alberta has about 9 rainy days with 41 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jasper, Alberta
How breezy and how cloudy Jasper, 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 Jasper, Alberta typically peaks at 12 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 61 % of the sky over Jasper, Alberta: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Jasper, Alberta
When Jasper, 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, Jasper, Alberta has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 46 out of 100: possible.
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 Jasper, 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 (10°). 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 | 25 | −7° | −14° | 3.3 h | 7 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | −4° | −13° | 4.6 h | 6 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 1° | −8° | 5.5 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 6° | −3° | 6.7 h | 9 | 45 |
| MayMay | 49 | 12° | 2° | 7.8 h | 12 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 17° | 6° | 7.7 h | 15 | 107 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 21° | 10° | 8.4 h | 14 | 95 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 21° | 9° | 7.5 h | 11 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 15° | 5° | 6.2 h | 10 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 7° | −3° | 4.8 h | 9 | 41 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | −2° | −11° | 3.4 h | 8 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | −8° | −15° | 2.9 h | 7 | 22 |
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
52.88° N, 118.08° W · 1,062 m · America/Edmonton
Best time to visit Jasper, Alberta
The best time to visit Jasper, Alberta is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is June with 107 mm.
Jasper, Alberta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jasper, Alberta in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–12 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Jasper, Alberta in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Jasper, Alberta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -2–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Jasper, Alberta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -8–-4 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jasper, Alberta for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jasper, Alberta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Jasper, Alberta: score 80 against 26. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 26 | 80better |
| Day high | 7° | 21° |
| Night low | −3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 41 mmbetter | 73 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Jasper, Alberta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January-7° · 3 h
In January, Jasper, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 24 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in January32February-4° · 5 h
In February, Jasper, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 20 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in February30March1° · 6 h
In March, Jasper, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in March31April6° · 7 h
In April, Jasper, Alberta is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in April49May12° · 8 h
In May, Jasper, Alberta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in May73June17° · 8 h
In June, Jasper, Alberta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in June77July21° · 8 h
In July, Jasper, Alberta is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in July80August21° · 8 h
In August, Jasper, Alberta is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in August68September15° · 6 h
In September, Jasper, Alberta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in September26October7° · 5 h
In October, Jasper, Alberta is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in October23November-2° · 3 h
In November, Jasper, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
Jasper, Alberta in November24December-8° · 3 h
In December, Jasper, Alberta is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jasper, Alberta.
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Jasper vs. Golden
In October Jasper has the better holiday weather (score 26 vs. 20). During the day Golden is 2 °C warmer than Jasper. Golden gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Jasper | Golden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 26 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May, Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Jasper, Alberta ranks 19 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
- 19JasperThis page7°26
Planning a trip to Jasper, Alberta
Weather for your travel dates
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Jasper, 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.
Jasper, Alberta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 7 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
- 7,040 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 Jasper, Alberta
When is the best time to visit Jasper, Alberta?
The best time to visit Jasper, 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 Jasper, Alberta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 10 °C. December is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Jasper, Alberta?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is June with 107 mm. The driest month is February with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jasper, Alberta get?
Jasper, Alberta gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Jasper, Alberta in?
Jasper, Alberta uses the time zone America/Edmonton: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Jasper, Alberta?
A nonstop flight from London to Jasper, Alberta takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jasper, Alberta?
Jasper, Alberta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 54, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 25.
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