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Best Time for Icefields Parkway

Last updated: 2026-08-16

Preferred months for this journey: May, June, July, August, September. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

The core Lake Louise-to-Jasper drive remains available, but Mistaya Canyon and the Glacier Gallery are omitted in October through April, and Jasper SkyTram is omitted from November through March. Winter tires are mandatory in winter; check Highway 93N conditions and closures before setting out.
The Glacier Gallery and Jasper SkyTram are seasonal and may depend on the exact May or September date; Mistaya Canyon is included only June through September. Check current venue hours, trail conditions and Highway 93N before travel.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	−16.8°C	−8.6°C	60 mm	8.0 h	❄
February	−17.8°C	−8.0°C	48 mm	9.6 h	❄
March	−14.0°C	−4.3°C	74 mm	11.5 h	❄
April	−9.2°C	−0.3°C	63 mm	13.6 h	❄
May	−2.2°C	6.8°C	78 mm	15.4 h	❄
June	2.3°C	12.4°C	112 mm	16.4 h
July	5.5°C	16.1°C	86 mm	16.0 h
August	4.5°C	15.3°C	68 mm	14.4 h
September	−0.1°C	10.0°C	72 mm	12.4 h	❄
October	−6.2°C	2.1°C	74 mm	10.4 h	❄
November	−13.6°C	−5.5°C	75 mm	8.5 h	❄
December	−17.9°C	−10.0°C	56 mm	7.5 h	❄