Beautiful summer aerial shot of Red Deer's river valley.

Seasons & Climate

Celebrate each of Red Deer and Central Alberta's beautiful seasons with plenty of things to do and see.

Seasons & Sunshine

Any time is a good time to visit Red Deer, and each part of the year presents a variety of unique experiences. Plan your trip with hotels, restaurants, attractions, activities, and more. Alberta is a four-season destination and is ranked number one by Environment Canada for having the most comfortable weather overall in Canada. Alberta has the highest number of sunny days in Canada with 312 annually.


Average Temperatures

Summer: daytime highs are normally 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) but can reach the mid to upper 30s (90s). Winter: in the coldest months of the year, January and February, daytime temperatures range from -5 to -15°C (23 to 5°F). They can drop as low as -30 to -40°C (-22 to -40°F) for short periods of time.


Annual Precipitation

Annual precipitation in Alberta averages 30-60 cm (12-24 in). In the winter, the ski resorts of the Canadian Rockies can see up to 9 m (30 ft) of snowfall between November and April.

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