Dinosaur Provincial Park Weather Forecast
Dinosaur Provincial Park weather: 41°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a state park in Alberta. Dinosaur Provincial Park is known for badlands and fossil beds.
Right now it is 41°F (5°C) in Dinosaur Provincial Park with clear. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 40°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Dinosaur Provincial Park is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Glacier National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park and Lake Louise.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 15.7°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 Dinosaur Provincial Park today at 9.6/10. 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 Dinosaur Provincial Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:43 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dinosaur Provincial Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 40° | 10% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 40° | 9% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 47° | 0% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 49° | 0% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 50° | 5% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 53° | 3% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 50° | 5% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 52° | 12% | 26 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 46° | 17% | 24 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 44° | 7% | 20 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 42° | 6% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 43° | 3% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 45° | 6% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 40° | 6% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 34° | 6% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
Climate in Dinosaur Provincial Park 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 | 24° | 8° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 27° | 8° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 20° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 31° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 66° | 44° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 51° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 78° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 49° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 36° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 37° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 13° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Dinosaur Provincial Park
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 Dinosaur Provincial Park
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dinosaur Provincial Park?
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a state park in Alberta. Its coordinates are 50.77, -111.49. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dinosaur Provincial Park right now?
It is currently 41°F (5°C) with clear. Humidity is 57% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dinosaur Provincial Park?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Dinosaur Provincial Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dinosaur Provincial Park in?
Dinosaur Provincial Park observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 5:43 AM.
What are the top things to do in Dinosaur Provincial Park?
Popular options include Glacier National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park and Lake Louise.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 October 2, 2026 at 5:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
