Alberta Weather Forecast
Alberta weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Alberta is a province in Canada. Alberta is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 4.8 million. The capital is Edmonton.
Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Alberta with overcast. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 53°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Alberta is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise and Dinosaur Provincial Park.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is 14.9°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Alberta today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Alberta right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:10 AM, Aug 23 local time.
See the Alberta forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Alberta
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 53° | 33% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 66° / 53° | 97% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 50° | 45% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 51° | 8% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 49% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 47° | 41% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 39% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 20% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 46° | 31% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 51° | 24% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 48° | 33% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 29% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 25% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 39° | 25% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 46° | 26% | 8 mph | 5 |
Climate in Alberta month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 10° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 8° | 1,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 32° | 14° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 44° | 26° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 38° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 44° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 69° | 51° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 50° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 46° | 32° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 21° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 27° | 13° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Alberta
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Alberta
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Alberta
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Alberta
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Alberta
4 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Alberta
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Explore Alberta
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alberta?
Alberta is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 53.9333, -116.5765. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Alberta right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Alberta?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Alberta, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Alberta in?
Alberta observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 12:10 AM.
How many people live in Alberta?
Alberta has a population of approximately 4.8 million.
What are the top things to do in Alberta?
Popular options include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Lake Louise and Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks.
What places are in Alberta?
Alberta covers 7 places in this atlas, including Banff National Park, Calgary, Edmonton, Jasper National Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Banff.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
