When to go · Red Deer
Red Deer, month by month
The best months for Red Deer: Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan (lows near −18 °C (0 °F)), and any week with a Highway 2 snow closure.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (lows near 0 °F (−18 °C)), and any week with a Highway 2 snow closure.-5.6 °C (22 °F) / -17.6 °C (0 °F), 9 rain days22 °F (-5.6 °C) / 0 °F (-17.6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.-3.5 °C (26 °F) / -16.1 °C (3 °F), 7 rain days26 °F (-3.5 °C) / 3 °F (-16.1 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.1.3 °C (34 °F) / -10.5 °C (13 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1.3 °C) / 13 °F (-10.5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.10.1 °C (50 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10.1 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.16.8 °C (62 °F) / 2.7 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days62 °F (16.8 °C) / 37 °F (2.7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.20 °C (68 °F) / 7.4 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7.4 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.22.9 °C (73 °F) / 9.4 °C (49 °F), 13 rain days73 °F (22.9 °C) / 49 °F (9.4 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.22.4 °C (72 °F) / 7.9 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22.4 °C) / 46 °F (7.9 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.17.8 °C (64 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (17.8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.10.4 °C (51 °F) / -3.4 °C (26 °F), 7 rain days51 °F (10.4 °C) / 26 °F (-3.4 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.1.1 °C (34 °F) / -10.5 °C (13 °F), 8 rain days34 °F (1.1 °C) / 13 °F (-10.5 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-4.4 °C (24 °F) / -16.2 °C (3 °F), 8 rain days24 °F (-4.4 °C) / 3 °F (-16.2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Red Deer, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
Feb: -3.5 °C (26 °F)26 °F (-3.5 °C)
Mar: 1.3 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1.3 °C)
Night low
Feb: -16.1 °C (3 °F)3 °F (-16.1 °C)
Mar: -10.5 °C (13 °F)13 °F (-10.5 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 7 (better)
Mar: 9
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: Low
Prices
Feb: Medium
Mar: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
February: Inside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
March: Inside Red Deer's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Red Deer: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.