When to go · Fort McKay

Fort McKay in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold, short daylight); wildfire season May–Aug can close Highway 63.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Fort McKay

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold, short daylight); wildfire season May–Aug can close Highway 63.

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Fort McKayHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 10 days

Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

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

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold, short daylight); wildfire season May–Aug can close Highway 63.

June: Inside Fort McKay's best window: Jun–Sep (long daylight, road conditions easiest).

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