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Vermilion
Alberta, Canada

Vermilion

Vermilion is a village in Alberta, Canada, 617 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,948 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now1°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population3,948
Local time20:56
53.35° N, 110.86° WElevation 617 mUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
Postal codeT9X
The year in Vermilionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low10° / 0°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Vermilion at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

67 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

10 mm of rain

Weather in Vermilion

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct4°-5°
Tue27 Oct2°0°3.2 mm
Wed28 Oct0°-2°8.2 mm
Thu29 Oct-2°-3°4.6 mm
Fri30 Oct-2°-6°
Sat31 Oct1°-6°
Sun1 Nov-2°-5°
Mon2 Nov-2°-4°
Tue3 Nov2°-2°
Wed4 Nov2°-3°

When to go to Vermilion

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384339477065777882443937
High-9°-6°1°11°18°21°23°23°18°10°-1°-8°
Low-17°-15°-9°-1°5°10°13°12°7°0°-9°-16°
Rain (mm)171015274267745737161617
Wet days646510131096567

What's on in Vermilion

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

Outdoors around Vermilion

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

Vermilion CampgroundCamp sites
1.4 km
Vermilion Provincial Park CampgroundCamp sites
1.6 km
Vermilion Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
2.4 km

Nature around Vermilion

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 Vermilion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Universities and research institutes

Lakeland CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1911

Vermilion from above

Postal code

T9X

Getting to Vermilion

Lloydminster AirportYLL
52 km
Bonnyville AirportYBY
106 km
Edmonton International AirportYEG
181 km

Places near Vermilion

Places with a climate like Vermilion

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vermilion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vermilion.
What is the hottest month in Vermilion?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Vermilion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vermilion?
June is the wettest month with about 67 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Vermilion?
The postal code of Vermilion is T9X.