Drumheller, Canada experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Drumheller, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Drumheller, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 12°C / 0°C
Feels Like 8°C / -3°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 35 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 67%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 0°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 19 days
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Avg Low14°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
-14°C
February
Avg High-3°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
3days
January
Avg High-3°C
Avg Low-12°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
April (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:15
Daylight 16.6h
Sunset 21:51
Live conditions—
Drumheller on the map · live conditions
Drumheller, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Drumheller
- Population
- 8.4K
- Coordinates
- 51.46°, -112.71°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 10 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -3°C
Avg Low -13°C
Rain 4 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: -3°C / -12°C . Feb: -3°C / -14°C . Mar: 5°C / -7°C . Apr: 12°C / -1°C . May: 20°C / 7°C . Jun: 23°C / 11°C . Jul: 26°C / 14°C . Aug: 26°C / 14°C . Sep: 21°C / 9°C . Oct: 12°C / 1°C . Nov: 3°C / -5°C . Dec: -4°C / -12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 10 mm. Feb: 16 mm. Mar: 18 mm. Apr: 23 mm. May: 51 mm. Jun: 94 mm. Jul: 71 mm. Aug: 43 mm. Sep: 32 mm. Oct: 18 mm. Nov: 24 mm. Dec: 19 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 58%. May: 56%. Jun: 61%. Jul: 67%. Aug: 60%. Sep: 61%. Oct: 64%. Nov: 75%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. 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: 9 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 9 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 4 days. Nov: 8 days. Dec: 11 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 | Sep 2025 · 26°C | Aug · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -18°C | Feb · -14°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 110 mm | Jun · 94 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 21 km/h | Apr · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / -12°C | -8°C / -17°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 5.4h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -3°C / -14°C | -8°C / -19°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 6.9h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 5°C / -7°C | 0°C / -12°C | 5days (18 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / -1°C | 8°C / -5°C | 6days (23 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 5.3 High | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 20°C / 7°C | 17°C / 3°C | 8days (51 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 11°C | 22°C / 9°C | 12days (94 mm) Wet | 12.7h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 14°C | 26°C / 13°C | 12days (71 mm) Wet | 12.8h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 14°C | 25°C / 12°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 11.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 21°C / 9°C | 19°C / 7°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 61% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 1°C | 9°C / -2°C | 4days (18 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 64% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 3°C / -5°C | -1°C / -10°C | 6days (24 mm) Good | 5.2h Fair | 75% Muggy | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -4°C / -12°C | -8°C / -17°C | 5days (19 mm) Good | 4.6h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Drumheller are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Drumheller, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Drumheller is August, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Drumheller is February, with average overnight lows of -14°C (8°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Drumheller is June, averaging 94mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Drumheller runs through June, July, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Drumheller.
Drumheller receives approximately 108 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Drumheller.
The least favorable months to visit Drumheller are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Drumheller is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Drumheller is 67%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Drumheller receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 19 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Drumheller are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Drumheller averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Drumheller is 0°C (32°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Drumheller 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 Drumheller ranges from -3°C (27°F) to 8°C (46°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 Drumheller. It earns a climate score of 7.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Drumheller, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 23°C (74°F) and 12 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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