Climate Insights for Bow Island

Bow Island, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low
Wettest
June
54mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bow Island is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 357mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 54mm of rainfall. Bow Island is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -6° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jul Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Aug Max: 28° Average: 19° Min: 12° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Oct Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° Nov Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -5° Dec Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Bow Island has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bow Island is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 357mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 54mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 12mm. That's 41mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Bow Island is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bow Island, which began on March 20, 2026. Bow Island is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 100mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 121mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -7°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Bow Island is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bow Island based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-1 °C
20 km/h
12 mm
8 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-2 °C
20 km/h
19 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
5 °C
19 km/h
21 mm
11 cm
Apr
0 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
28 mm
8 cm
May
6 °C
20 °C
20 km/h
51 mm
1 cm
Jun
11 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
32 mm
2 cm
Oct
1 °C
13 °C
20 km/h
29 mm
9 cm
Nov
-5 °C
5 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
13 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-1 °C
19 km/h
17 mm
12 cm
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