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Canmore Weather in September

Canmore in September

The short of it: Canmore in September averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 2° · rain 54 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

September in Canmore brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 2°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against August, to near 17°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-September, 120 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Canmore runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Banff, 18 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Canmore, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus October
7° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BanffAlberta18 km NW16°2°50 mm
Bragg CreekAlberta57 km ESE18°2°55 mm
CochraneAlberta63 km E19°3°44 mm
Lake LouiseAlberta69 km NW15°1°50 mm
Radium Hot SpringsBritish Columbia72 km SW20°5°39 mm
BearspawAlberta74 km E19°3°42 mm
CrestmontAlberta76 km E19°4°44 mm
Valley RidgeAlberta76 km E19°4°44 mm

The Almanac · Canmore Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 5° against August, to near 17°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month.

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✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Canmore in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Canmore in September?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against August, to near 17°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Canmore?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Canmore in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Canmore in September?

Hardly — September nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Canmore in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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