Menissawok National Park

How to Get to Menissawok National Park #

Menissawok National Park is in Alberta’s prairie region; access typically requires driving. Use provincial highways and local roads to reach the park entrance. For precise directions and any seasonal advisories, consult Alberta Parks or provincial resources.

Tips for Visiting Menissawok National Park #

Check with Parks Canada or provincial authorities for access restrictions - some prairie parks have seasonal closures.
Cell service may be spotty; download maps or bring a GPS device.
If camping, follow local fire regulations and check for wildlife advisories.

Best Time to Visit Menissawok National Park #

Summer months offer the warmest conditions and best access to park services; check local advisories for trail conditions.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 5-25°C (41-77°F)

Warmest and best for wildlife viewing and park services.

Spring-Autumn

Apr-May, Sep-Oct · -5-15°C (23-59°F)

Shoulder seasons can be pleasant but variable; check conditions.

Weather & Climate near Menissawok National Park #

Climate

Menissawok National Park'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 -17°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-38°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-17° – -6°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-13° – -2°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-9° – 2°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-2° – 11°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

3° – 17°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 22°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

10° – 26°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

10° – 26°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

5° – 19°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

-1° – 13°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-8° – 3°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-14° – -2°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.0h daylight

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