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Best Time for Icefields Parkway
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Sweet spot: July, August, September. Computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.
💡 Good to know
- 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 | ❄ |