Climate Insights for Fort Macleod

The climate in Fort Macleod is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 399mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 62mm of rainfall. Fort Macleod 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 -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season.

Fort Macleod has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Macleod is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 399mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 62mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 14mm. That's 49mm 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 105cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Fort Macleod is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Fort Macleod, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Macleod 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Macleod is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Macleod 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.