When to go · Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray in August
Great month. Inside Fort McMurray's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and plant tours; late Aug–Mar for aurora.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 9°C48°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Fort McMurray
Inside Fort McMurray's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and plant tours; late Aug–Mar for aurora.
Weather in August
- Fort McMurrayHighs around 22.2 °C, lows around 8.8 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 48 °F, rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast