Fort McMurray Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Fort McMurray, Canada has cold weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 82/100). Annual average high: 6.9°C, total rainfall: 430mm.
When is the best time to visit Fort McMurray?
82
August is the best month to visit Fort McMurray with a travel score of 82/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 22.1°C, 9 rain days, and 11.5 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
42
Jan
49
Feb
53
Mar
69
Apr
79
May
79
Jun
80
Jul
82
Aug
74
Sep
58
Oct
43
Nov
41
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Fort McMurray each month?
6.9°C
Avg High
-2.5°C
Avg Low
430mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Fort McMurray get?
Fort McMurray receives 430mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 78mm, while February is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Fort McMurray?
January
42
-11°C
Low: -20°C
5 rain days
Mixed
February
49
-8°C
Low: -18°C
4 rain days
Mixed
March
53
-1°C
Low: -12°C
5 rain days
Mixed
April
69
9°C
Low: -3°C
5 rain days
Good
May
79
17°C
Low: 5°C
7 rain days
Good
June
79
21°C
Low: 11°C
11 rain days
Good
July
80
24°C
Low: 14°C
12 rain days
Good
August
Best time to visit82
22°C
Low: 12°C
9 rain days
Excellent
September
74
16°C
Low: 7°C
7 rain days
Good
October
58
7°C
Low: 0°C
6 rain days
Mixed
November
43
-3°C
Low: -10°C
5 rain days
Mixed
December
41
-10°C
Low: -18°C
5 rain days
Mixed
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31