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Canmore Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest today at 5° · coldest night Monday at -1°

The short of it: Canmore weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (42 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -1 °C (29 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (42 °F), low -0 °C (32 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: thaw and refreeze, strong wind. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 04:15 local time.

CANMORE, Sunday. — Canmore may look for mostly clear skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 5° before sinking to 0° by night. Count it a gift: 4° above the November average of 1° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the WSW at 26 km/h, gusting to 65 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 2 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 5°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -1°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Canmore brings highs near 1°, lows of -8° and about 30 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, January the coldest at -13°, and June the wettest with 84 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 17 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 1,994 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky5°-1°17 km/h–
5 AMClear sky5°-2°18 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear5°-2°19 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear4°-3°19 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear4°-3°20 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear3°-4°20 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear3°-4°21 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear3°-4°22 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear3°-5°25 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear3°-6°28 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear3°-6°30 km/h–
3 PMClear sky3°-7°29 km/h–
4 PMClear sky2°-7°27 km/h–
5 PMClear sky1°-7°26 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear1°-7°25 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear1°-7°24 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear1°-7°23 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear0°-7°21 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear0°-7°19 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear0°-7°17 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear0°-7°16 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-1°-7°15 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-1°-7°14 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-1°-7°13 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): mostly clear, high 5°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 69 km/h. Sun up 7:46 AM, down 5:03 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Almanac · Canmore Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Canmore, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 9° against October, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Canmore in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Canmore by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-13°24 mm12 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February-1°-13°22 mm10 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-9°31 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April8°-4°42 mm11 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
May14°0°60 mm10 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
June18°4°84 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
July22°7°53 mm10 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August22°6°56 mm9 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September17°2°54 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October10°-3°35 mm11 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November1°-8°30 mm12 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-3°-13°24 mm11 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Canmore

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Canmore today?

Right now it is 5 °C (42 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -1 °C (29 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low -0 °C (32 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Canmore this week?

No — the next 2 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Canmore?

Yes: thaw and refreeze; strong wind. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Canmore?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -13 °C (8 °F). The wettest month is June (84 mm (3.3 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Canmore?

July and August. July brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain; August highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 56 mm (2.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Canmore?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BanffAlberta18 km NW0°-8°32 mm
Bragg CreekAlberta57 km ESE5°-10°26 mm
CochraneAlberta63 km E4°-9°19 mm
Lake LouiseAlberta69 km NW0°-12°63 mm
Radium Hot SpringsBritish Columbia72 km SW3°-5°41 mm
BearspawAlberta74 km E4°-9°17 mm
CrestmontAlberta76 km E4°-9°16 mm
Valley RidgeAlberta76 km E4°-9°16 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor