When is the best time to go to Athabasca
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Athabasca, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Athabasca
Athabasca weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Athabasca are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -11°C | 25mm | 3.2hrs | 9.4hrs |
January in Athabasca is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athabasca for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Athabasca and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (10°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Athabasca weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 22mm | 4.6hrs | 11hrs |
February in Athabasca is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athabasca for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Athabasca and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Athabasca weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 20mm | 5.9hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Athabasca is characteristically cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athabasca for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Athabasca and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 22mm | 8.5hrs | 15.4hrs |
Athabasca's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Athabasca, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Athabasca and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 22mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 41mm | 9.8hrs | 17.6hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Athabasca and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athabasca, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Athabasca and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 84mm | 10.1hrs | 9.4hrs |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Athabasca during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athabasca, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Athabasca and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 97mm | 10.5hrs | 11hrs |
July in Athabasca is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athabasca, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Athabasca and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 68mm | 9.4hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Athabasca is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athabasca, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Athabasca and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 41mm | 6.3hrs | 15.4hrs |
Athabasca's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Athabasca.
September is in the fall / autumn in Athabasca and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Athabasca weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 19mm | 5.5hrs | 17.6hrs |
October is a dry month in Athabasca and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Athabasca.
October is in the fall / autumn in Athabasca and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Athabasca weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 22mm | 3.3hrs | 9.4hrs |
The climate in Athabasca during November can be summarized as cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athabasca for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Athabasca and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Athabasca weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 26mm | 2.6hrs | 11hrs |
December in Athabasca is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athabasca for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Athabasca and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -18°C (-1°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Athabasca weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -12.3°C 9.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
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