Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Jasper in July
Jasper's warmest month brings highs averaging 71°F (22°C), lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 71°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 50°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (99 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 16 h 11 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Jasper's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 65°F in June.
- Last warm month for a while: August highs fall to 69°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jasper in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Maligne Lake Cruise
Boat cruise to Spirit Island on Jasper's largest lake.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier from the Icefield Centre.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best May–Oct.
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Glass-floored walkway 280 m above the Sunwapta Valley.
Athabasca Falls
Powerful falls squeezing through a quartzite gorge.
Why now July scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
Nearby in July
- Lake Louise in July~129 mi · highs 66°F, 3.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Banff in July~158 mi · highs 70°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Whistler in July~283 mi · highs 71°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,786 m to Jasper's ~1,060 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Jasper in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Jasper?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends.
How hot is Jasper in July?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jasper in July?
Some: about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.6 in (676 mm).
What should I pack for Jasper in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Banff & Jasper Loop Jun – Sep
Planning Jasper in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.