Best Time to Visit Jasper for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

63/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, April

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Weather

-10°C – 11°C

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Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Jasper?

The best time to visit Jasper for backpacking is July, August, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Jasper

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	33Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-10°	-5°	76	10.8	85%	shoulder
February	43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-8°	-3°	65	10.6	72%	shoulder
March	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-6°	0°	77	11.7	74%	shoulder
April	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	5°	50	9	62%	dry
May	52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	11°	56	11.4	62%	shoulder
June	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	14°	95	15.4	69%	shoulder
July	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	80	13.8	68%	shoulder
August	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	72	12.8	66%	shoulder
September	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	12°	63	12.1	66%	shoulder
October	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	5°	65	10.2	67%	shoulder
November	34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-7°	-3°	82	10.8	81%	shoulder
December	39Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-10°	-6°	64	9.7	79%	shoulder