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Canmore

Canmore is a small town in Alberta, Canada, 1,375 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,990 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population15,990
Local time14:34
51.08° N, 115.35° WElevation 1,375 mUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
Postal codeT1W
The year in Canmoreweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low10° / -1°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Canmore at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-12°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJune

76 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

18 mm of rain

Weather in Canmore

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct17°1°
Fri23 Oct7°-2°7.8 mm
Sat24 Oct2°-4°2.9 mm
Sun25 Oct2°-3°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct11°-4°
Tue27 Oct8°-1°
Wed28 Oct5°-3°
Thu29 Oct0°-6°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct3°-8°
Sat31 Oct-2°-6°1 mm

When to go to Canmore

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score423830265065717380403132
High-3°0°5°10°15°19°23°23°18°10°2°-4°
Low-13°-12°-8°-3°1°5°7°7°3°-1°-7°-12°
Rain (mm)181827356076515346302518
Wet days58101216181311771010

What's on in Canmore

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Canmore

All monuments

More museums: North West Mounted Police Barracks

Outdoors around Canmore

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Lac Des Arcs CampgroundCamp sites
0.8 km
Yamnuska Mountain AdventuresClimbing
0.9 km
Pathway to Bow RiverViewpoints
1.1 km
Canmore Nordic Centre Day LodgeMountain huts
2.5 km
Three Sisters Creek Golf CourseGolf courses
2.9 km
Bow River CampgroundCamp sites
3.4 km
Mt NorquaySki area · 30 km of pistes · 7 lifts
22 km
Banff Sunshine VillageSki area · 99 km of pistes · 14 lifts
29 km
Fortress Mountain ResortSki area · 31 km of pistes · 6 lifts
31 km

Nature around Canmore

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Canmore

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Canmore

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Canada
Devonian · 1

Formations around the town

Canmore from above

Postal code

T1W

Getting to Canmore

Calgary International AirportYYC
94 km
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International AirportYXC
167 km
Lethbridge County AirportYQL
243 km
BanffRailway station
19 km

Places near Canmore

Places with a climate like Canmore

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canmore?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canmore.
What is the hottest month in Canmore?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Canmore?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canmore?
June is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Canmore?
The postal code of Canmore is T1W.