Alberta Weather Forecast
Alberta weather: 61°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Alberta weather in October
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Alberta compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Alberta.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks | 171 mi | 29°F | 40°F cooler | 24 in |
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Alberta weather - more answers
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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 61°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 59% 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 5:28 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 5:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
