What’s the climate like in Rocky Mountains?
The current climate of Rocky Mountains features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 17°C during the day to lows of -6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rocky Mountains in recent years was 35°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -36°C in January 2020.
On average, Rocky Mountains gets 1146 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 244 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Rocky Mountains?
The best time to visit Rocky Mountains for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Rocky Mountains.
Climate Table of Rocky Mountains
The climate table of Rocky Mountains shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -6 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 4 | -3 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -13 | -17 | -11 | -6 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | -5 | -11 | -14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 72 | 66 | 77 | 62 | 75 | 114 | 104 | 106 | 120 | 94 | 154 | 102 |
| Snow (cm) | 22 | 39 | 21 | 15 | 8,1 | 6,8 | 0,8 | 0,2 | 11 | 27 | 62 | 31 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -6°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1146 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 244 cm per year
- Driest months: 62 mm in April, 66 mm in February and 72 mm in January
- Wettest months: 154 mm in November, 120 mm in September and 114 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Rocky Mountains
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rocky Mountains, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rocky Mountains
This graph shows how much precipitation Rocky Mountains, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rocky Mountains
This graph shows how much snow Rocky Mountains, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rocky Mountains
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rocky Mountains, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rocky Mountains
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rocky Mountains, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rocky Mountains
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rocky Mountains, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rocky Mountains
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rocky Mountains, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rocky Mountains by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rocky Mountains. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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