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Best Time to Visit Jasper

July & August are the best time to visit Jasper on the climate data: August scores 85/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and November & December, mainly because of cool days.

Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Best months
Jul & Aug
Shoulder
May & Jun and Sep
Toughest
Mar and Nov & Dec
Warmest
Jul · 71°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 10°F
Wettest
Jun · 4.1 in
Driest
Feb · 1.1 in

Jasper weather by month

Highs run from 25°F to 71°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 26.6 in (676 mm) of rain and snow.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Jasper, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high27°F-3°C28°F-2°C35°F2°C44°F7°C57°F14°C65°F18°C71°F22°C69°F21°C60°F15°C46°F8°C33°F0°C25°F-4°C
Avg low12°F-11°C10°F-12°C17°F-8°C26°F-3°C38°F3°C45°F7°C50°F10°C48°F9°C40°F5°C31°F-1°C19°F-7°C11°F-12°C
Rain/snow1.3 in34 mm1.1 in29 mm1.8 in46 mm2.0 in50 mm2.7 in69 mm4.1 in103 mm3.9 in99 mm2.7 in69 mm2.3 in58 mm1.9 in47 mm1.7 in43 mm1.1 in29 mm
Humidity94%93%90%83%73%73%73%74%77%82%91%94%
Cloud76%71%79%76%75%80%68%65%71%79%82%75%
Comfort454643497076808576524245

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,786 m (5,860 ft) to Jasper's ~1,060 m (3,478 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Jasper season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 25–28°F (-4–-2°C) and lows down to 10°F (-12°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain or snow, 14% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December), averaging 45/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 35°F highs in March to 57°F by May. About 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in March; the season averages 54/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 65–71°F (18–22°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.7 in (271 mm) of rain, 40% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 45°F (7°C). Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 60°F highs in September to 33°F by November. About 5.8 in (148 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in November; the season averages 57/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 1 Good, 5 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Jasper weather questions

When is the best time to visit Jasper?

July & August are the best time to visit Jasper on the climate data: August scores 85/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and November & December, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Jasper?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.1 in (29 mm). The yearly total is around 26.6 in (676 mm).

What is the coldest month in Jasper?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C) and highs of 28°F (-2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 71°F (22°C).

Is Jasper humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 73%, and highs peak around 71°F (22°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Jasper?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in October – April, bottoming out around 10°F (-12°C) in February.

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