When is the best time to go to Fort Macleod

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fort Macleod, 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.

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Fort Macleod weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fort Macleod 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

Fort Macleod January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 22mm 3.5hrs 9.9hrs

The weather in January in Fort Macleod is characteristically cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Macleod for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Fort Macleod and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 22mm 0.9 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Fort Macleod February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 18mm 4.8hrs 11.3hrs

February in Fort Macleod is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Macleod for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Fort Macleod and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Fort Macleod March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 27mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Fort Macleod is characteristically cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Macleod for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Fort Macleod and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 27mm 1 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Fort Macleod April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 39mm 7.2hrs 14.9hrs

Fort Macleod's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Macleod for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Fort Macleod and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Fort Macleod May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 56mm 8.9hrs 16.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Fort Macleod and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Macleod.

May is in the spring in Fort Macleod and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 56mm 2.2 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Fort Macleod June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 75mm 10.2hrs 9.9hrs

The climate in Fort Macleod during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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 Fort Macleod.

June is in the summer in Fort Macleod and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 75mm 3 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Fort Macleod July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 44mm 12.2hrs 11.3hrs

July in Fort Macleod is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort Macleod, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Fort Macleod and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Fort Macleod August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 44mm 10.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Fort Macleod is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort Macleod, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Fort Macleod and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Fort Macleod September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 43mm 7.4hrs 14.9hrs

Fort Macleod's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Macleod.

September is in the fall / autumn in Fort Macleod and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Fort Macleod October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 17mm 6.1hrs 16.6hrs

October is a dry month in Fort Macleod and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Macleod.

October is in the fall / autumn in Fort Macleod and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Fort Macleod November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 19mm 4.2hrs 9.9hrs

November in Fort Macleod is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Macleod for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Fort Macleod and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Fort Macleod December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 23mm 3.3hrs 11.3hrs

December in Fort Macleod is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Macleod for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Fort Macleod and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 23mm 0.9 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Fort Macleod weather stats

Fort Macleod weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.1°C 77.2°F
Driest month: October 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: June 75mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 13°C 55.4°F
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