Athabasca, Canada experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Athabasca, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Athabasca, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.4/10
Best: July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 9°C / -1°C
Feels Like 6°C / -4°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 43 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point -1°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 20 days
Hottest Month
24°C
July
Avg Low14°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
-15°C
February
Avg High-5°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
5days
January
Avg High-6°C
Avg Low-14°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
April (Gusts 39)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:57
Daylight 17.3h
Sunset 22:13
Live conditions—
Athabasca on the map · live conditions
Athabasca, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Athabasca
- Population
- 3K
- Coordinates
- 54.72°, -113.29°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 13 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -6°C
Avg Low -15°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -6°C / -14°C . Feb: -5°C / -15°C . Mar: 2°C / -9°C . Apr: 10°C / -1°C . May: 18°C / 6°C . Jun: 21°C / 11°C . Jul: 24°C / 14°C . Aug: 23°C / 13°C . Sep: 18°C / 9°C . Oct: 9°C / 1°C . Nov: 0°C / -6°C . Dec: -7°C / -14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 19 mm. Feb: 16 mm. Mar: 16 mm. Apr: 27 mm. May: 51 mm. Jun: 103 mm. Jul: 103 mm. Aug: 72 mm. Sep: 30 mm. Oct: 34 mm. Nov: 21 mm. Dec: 22 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 62%. May: 60%. Jun: 68%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 69%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 4h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 12 days. Feb: 10 days. Mar: 10 days. Apr: 5 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 6 days. Nov: 11 days. Dec: 12 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 24°C | Jul · 24°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · -21°C | Feb · -15°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 97 mm | Jun · 103 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 19 km/h | Apr · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / -14°C | -11°C / -19°C | 5days (19 mm) Good | 4.2h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -5°C / -15°C | -10°C / -20°C | 5days (16 mm) Good | 6.6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 2°C / -9°C | -3°C / -14°C | 5days (16 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / -1°C | 6°C / -6°C | 6days (27 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 6°C | 15°C / 3°C | 8days (51 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 21°C / 11°C | 20°C / 9°C | 15days (103 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 24°C / 14°C | 23°C / 13°C | 14days (103 mm) Wet | 12.6h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 11days (72 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 9°C | 16°C / 6°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 9°C / 1°C | 5°C / -3°C | 7days (34 mm) Good | 6.4h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| November | 0°C / -6°C | -4°C / -11°C | 6days (21 mm) Good | 4.5h Fair | 78% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -7°C / -14°C | -12°C / -19°C | 5days (22 mm) Good | 3.7h Poor | 77% Humid | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Athabasca are July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Athabasca, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Athabasca is July, with average daytime highs of 24°C (74°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Athabasca is February, with average overnight lows of -15°C (5°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Athabasca is June, averaging 103mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Athabasca runs through June, July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Athabasca.
Athabasca receives approximately 101 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Athabasca.
The least favorable months to visit Athabasca are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Athabasca is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Athabasca is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Athabasca receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 9 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 20 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Athabasca are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Athabasca averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 63%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Athabasca is -1°C (30°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Athabasca has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Athabasca ranges from -4°C (25°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Athabasca. It earns a climate score of 6.5/10 with Good.
For June in Athabasca, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 21°C (70°F) and 15 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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