Best Time to Visit Fort McMurray: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Fort McMurray: August, June, May, July.
- Best months for Fort McMurray: August, June, May, July.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, June, August.
- The least pleasant month is November (score 4.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C | -20°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | -7°C | -18°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 1°C | -12°C | 17 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 11°C | -3°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 18°C | 4°C | 37 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 22°C | 9°C | 79 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 24°C | 12°C | 83 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 23°C | 10°C | 63 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 17°C | 5°C | 51 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 7°C | -1°C | 28 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.6 |
| November | -3°C | -10°C | 18 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| December | -10°C | -18°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fort McMurray?
The best months are August, June, May, July.
When is the rainy season in Fort McMurray?
The wettest months are July, June, August.