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Destination

Icefields Parkway

Alberta, Canada
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inAlberta, Canada
In season~50°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

-4–59°F
Fares from$567
Nearest airportYYC
CurrencyCAD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The drive
Route map for Icefields Parkway
StartFinish
139miles
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 47%
WarmestJul · 59°F
WettestJun
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Glaciers, turquoise lakes and peaks between Banff and Jasper.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Parker Ridge trail. Nearest airport is YYC.

Pairs well with

Rocky Mountaineer
55 mi away
Lake Louise Ski Resort
64 mi away
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
89 mi away
Banff Upper Hot Springs
96 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Icefields Parkway?

The best time to visit Icefields Parkway is June–September, in Alberta, Canada.

Where is Icefields Parkway?

Icefields Parkway is in Alberta, Canada. The nearest major airport is YYC.

What is Icefields Parkway known for?

Glaciers, turquoise lakes and peaks between Banff and Jasper.