Islay, Alberta

Area Rural hamlet in northern Alberta

An Alberta hamlet on the plains; visitors encounter rural landscapes, farm country and quiet backroads rather than tourist infrastructure.

Islay, Alberta
Islay, Alberta, Canada
53.4002, -110.5516

How to Get to Islay, Alberta #

Islay is accessed via Alberta secondary roads off main provincial highways; nearest larger service centers will depend on region-use regional road maps or GPS for precise directions.

Tips for Visiting Islay, Alberta #

  • Small communities may have limited dining or fuel-plan logistics before you arrive.
  • Check local municipal websites for seasonal events or closures that could affect access.
  • If visiting for genealogy or historical research, contact the county office in advance for records and archives.

Best Time to Visit Islay, Alberta #

Summer and early fall are best for access and pleasant weather.

Summer
June-August · 55-80°F (13-27°C)
Best weather for exploring nearby trails and local roads.
Winter
December-February · -20-0°C (-4-32°F)
Cold and snowy-rural travel can be more difficult; check road conditions.

Weather & Climate near Islay, Alberta #

Climate

Islay, Alberta's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -22°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-22° -11°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° -7°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -1°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 11°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -1°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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