Best year time to visit Fort McMurray

General weather information about Fort McMurray

Average annual temperature is 4.8 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 31.5 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -37.5 °C

Number of sunny days: 200 days

Number of rainy days: 103 days

Number of snow days: 62 days

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* Weather data for Fort McMurray Canada is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Fort McMurray air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)5.44.28.820.331.130.929.031.525.920.85.46.8
Average daytime temperature (°C)-4.9-6.8-1.910.825.224.224.924.220.810.01.40.1
Average temperature (°C)-8.8-13.7-9.04.016.817.518.517.714.35.1-2.4-3.9
Average night temperature (°C)-12.1-18.8-14.4-1.69.511.813.012.69.01.3-5.0-7.2
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-27.5-37.5-28.3-11.13.55.89.38.13.1-9.0-12.3-12.8

Fort McMurray monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)8.010.013.015.017.017.017.016.013.011.09.07.0
Daylight mean duration (h)7.69.511.814.316.517.717.115.112.810.48.26.9
Daylight minimum duration (h)6.08.010.013.015.017.016.013.011.09.07.06.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)3.05.18.28.912.510.812.210.99.56.83.44.3
Precipitation (mm)13212115320971683326245
Sunny days21111817248171419161223
Rainy days1429722141711844
Snow days913114000007144

Fort McMurray - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Fort McMurray:

The best time to visit Fort McMurray during the most sunny months:

  • May — 12.5(h)
  • June — 10.8(h)
  • July — 12.2(h)
  • August — 10.9(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Fort McMurray:

  • May — 16.5(h)
  • June — 17.7(h)
  • July — 17.1(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Fort McMurray is at

  • June — 209(mm)
  • July — 71(mm)
  • August — 68(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Fort McMurray?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Fort McMurray.
    What is the weather like in Fort McMurray?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Fort McMurray by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Fort McMurray have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Fort McMurray throughout the year.