AI-generatedMoose Jaw at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 457 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 552 m
Climate in Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Moose Jaw is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Moose Jaw
The best time to visit Moose Jaw is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is June with 87 mm of precipitation.
Moose Jaw through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Moose Jaw in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 2–19 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Moose Jaw in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Moose Jaw in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 2–21 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Moose Jaw in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −6–−4 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:2318:13
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 07:02–08:07 · evening 17:28–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:02 · evening 18:33–18:46
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 Moose Jaw compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Moose Jaw in October?
In October, Moose Jaw is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min07:23 – 18:13
- 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
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Moose Jaw
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 Moose Jaw: score 91 against 51. In August, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 32 mmbetter | 50 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Moose Jaw month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−6° · 3.7 h
In January, Moose Jaw is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in January36February−5° · 4.7 h
In February, Moose Jaw is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in February37March2° · 6.0 h
In March, Moose Jaw is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in March58April12° · 7.5 h
In April, Moose Jaw is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in April86May19° · 8.4 h
In May, Moose Jaw is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 60 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in May84June23° · 9.0 h
In June, Moose Jaw is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in June89July27° · 10.5 h
In July, Moose Jaw is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in July91August27° · 9.0 h
In August, Moose Jaw is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in August89September21° · 7.2 h
In September, Moose Jaw is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in September51October12° · 5.0 h
In October, Moose Jaw is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in October29November2° · 3.6 h
In November, Moose Jaw is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in November29December−4° · 3.2 h
In December, Moose Jaw is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Moose Jaw
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−17°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 30 | −6° | −17° | 3.7 h | 5 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | −5° | −15° | 4.7 h | 4 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 2° | −9° | 6.0 h | 6 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 12° | −1° | 7.5 h | 7 | 36 |
| MayMay | 86 | 19° | 5° | 8.4 h | 10 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 23° | 11° | 9.0 h | 11 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 27° | 14° | 10.5 h | 9 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 27° | 13° | 9.0 h | 8 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 21° | 8° | 7.2 h | 6 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 12° | 1° | 5.0 h | 6 | 32 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 2° | −7° | 3.6 h | 6 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | −5° | −14° | 3.2 h | 5 | 18 |
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
50.40° N, 105.53° W · 552 m · America/Regina
Sunshine hours in Moose Jaw
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 5.0 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Moose Jaw, 46 % 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 in Moose Jaw: 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, Moose Jaw has about 6 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Moose Jaw
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 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 and clouds in Moose Jaw
How breezy and how cloudy Moose Jaw 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 Moose Jaw 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Moose Jaw: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 and humidity in Moose Jaw
How often the day gets hot in Moose Jaw (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Moose Jaw has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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 in Moose Jaw
When Moose Jaw 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, Moose Jaw has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 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 Moose Jaw
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Moose Jaw 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.
Moose Jaw has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- 3.5 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 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,680 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.
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Moose Jaw vs Regina
In October Moose Jaw has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs 45). During the day Regina is 1 °C cooler than Moose Jaw.
| in October | Moose Jaw | Regina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Moose Jaw ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Moose Jaw
When is the best time to visit Moose Jaw?
The best time to visit Moose Jaw 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 Moose Jaw?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Moose Jaw?
The wettest month is June with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Moose Jaw get?
Moose Jaw gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Moose Jaw in?
Moose Jaw is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Moose Jaw?
A nonstop flight from London to Moose Jaw takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,680 km.
Which school holidays are best for Moose Jaw?
Moose Jaw has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 86, summer holidays 90, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 30.