When is the best time to go to Jasper National Park?

When is the best time to go to Jasper National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Jasper National Park are July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are June and July


Annual weather in Jasper National Park

For full information about the climate and weather in Jasper National Park a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 7°F/20°F
3in
February 2°F/20°F
2.5in
March 9°F/32°F
3.5in
April 18°F/41°F
4in
May 32°F/54°F
4.9in
June 41°F/59°F
6.8in
July 45°F/67°F
5.9in
August 43°F/67°F
3.9in
September 38°F/58°F
3.5in
October 27°F/41°F
3.8in
November 13°F/25°F
3.9in
December 5°F/16°F
2.2in


Weather and climate in Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Jasper National Park is 41°F (ranging from 16°F in december to 67°F in july). Annual rainfall is 47.7in, with a minimum of 2.2in in december and a maximum of 6.8in in june.
  • Between the months of january and may the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 54°F and you can expect to have 4.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of june the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 6.8in each month.
  • From july to august the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 86°F and it rains about 20% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 19% of the time in september.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 9°F and it rains about 10% of the time in december.

Jasper National Park : Le parc national de Jasper



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Jasper National Park

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Jasper National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Jasper National Park

Find out when Jasper National Park has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Jasper National Park

  • Very low season in Jasper National Park
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Jasper National Park
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, October and December.
  • High season in Jasper National Park
    The number of visitors to Jasper National Park is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Jasper National Park
    The largest number of tourists visiting Jasper National Park is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Jasper National Park month by month



Best time for low prices in Jasper National Park

Average prices of hotels in Jasper National Park month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Jasper National Park. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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