When to go · Drumheller

Drumheller in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (many attractions closed or on limited hours); late Jul–Aug heat and mosquitoes.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) / −15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Drumheller

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (many attractions closed or on limited hours); late Jul–Aug heat and mosquitoes.

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

DrumhellerHighs around -3 °C (27 °F), lows around -15 °C (5 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 27 °F (-3 °C), lows around 5 °F (-15 °C), rain on about 6 days

Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Drumheller, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (many attractions closed or on limited hours); late Jul–Aug heat and mosquitoes.

May: Inside Drumheller's best window: May–Sep.

Drumheller: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.