Best Time to Visit Fernie for Backpacking – July Scores 96/100

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

-6°C – 17°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Fernie for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Fernie

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-6°	-2°	67	12.4	82%	shoulder
February	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-4°	1°	53	10.1	75%	shoulder
March	49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	6°	50	10.5	65%	dry
April	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	11°	49	10.5	59%	dry
May	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	62	11.4	57%	shoulder
June	81Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	80	13.6	60%	shoulder
July	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	42	8.6	50%	dry
August	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	30	8.6	49%	dry
September	77Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	39	8.6	55%	dry
October	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	52	9.8	67%	shoulder
November	34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	2°	72	12.2	80%	shoulder
December	33Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-6°	-2°	76	12.4	81%	shoulder