Best time to visit Fort McMurray

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When is the best time to visit Fort McMurray?

The best time to visit Fort McMurray is June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -15°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Fort McMurray-15
    Jan
  • -9°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Fort McMurray-9
    Feb
  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Fort McMurray-1
    Mar
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Fort McMurray10
    Apr
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Fort McMurray18
    May
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Fort McMurray22
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Fort McMurray23
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Fort McMurray22
    Aug
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Fort McMurray15
    Sep
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Fort McMurray8
    Oct
  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Fort McMurray-4
    Nov
  • -13°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Fort McMurray-13
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Fort McMurray?

The hottest time of year in Fort McMurray is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Fort McMurray?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Fort McMurray with 80mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Fort McMurray?

The sunniest time of year in Fort McMurray is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 56% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Alberta (Fort McMurray) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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