National park in Alberta

Jasper National Park Travel Guide

Jasper National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 44°F now🕔 9:33 PM local📅 Best: July and August

Active alerts for Jasper National Park

⚠️Wed, Sep 23: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Sep 24: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Sep 25: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Sep 26: freezing overnight, 25°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Sep 27: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Sep 28: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Jasper National Park is a national park in Alberta. Jasper National Park is a national park known for Columbia Icefield and dark sky preserve.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Jasper National Park with clear. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 33°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Jasper National Park is July and August. The climate is polar. March, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -1°F.

Nearby highlights include Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and Banff National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 62°F is 6.1°F above the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Jasper National Park today at 9.8/10. Overnight lows near 33°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Jasper National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 52°52′24.2″N 117°57′15.5″W (52.8734, -117.9543)

Weather in Jasper National Park right now

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44°F
Clear · feels like 39°F
Humidity54%
Wind3 mph SE
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover12%
Pressure805 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 40 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise7:34 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 66%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:33 PM, Sep 20 local time.

⚠️Wed, Sep 23: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Sep 24: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Sep 25: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Sep 26: freezing overnight, 25°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Sep 27: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Sep 28: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Sep 20

☁️ 62° / 33°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Saturday, Sep 26

🌨️ 36° / 25°

Light snow · 55% rain · wind 4 mph

Quick facts about Jasper National Park

TypeNational park
StateAlberta
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates52°52′24.2″N 117°57′15.5″W (52.8734, -117.9543)
Established1907
Known forColumbia Icefield and dark sky preserve
Local time9:33 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Jasper National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Jasper National Park.

Best time to visit Jasper National Park

Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
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July★★★★
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September★★★☆☆
October★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid March, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jasper National Park?

Jasper National Park is a national park in Alberta. Its coordinates are 52.8734, -117.9543. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Jasper National Park right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 54% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Jasper National Park?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Jasper National Park, which has a polar climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Jasper National Park in?

Jasper National Park observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:33 PM.

What are the top things to do in Jasper National Park?

Popular options include Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and Banff National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 20, 2026 at 9:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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