The best times to visit Castle Mountain Resort for ideal weather are

June 18th to September 9th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Castle Mountain Resort Travel Info

Weather in Castle Mountain Resort

Temperature

Average temperatures in Castle Mountain Resort vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for most of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 28th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Castle Mountain Resort, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid July where highs are regularly around 77.6°F (25.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 49.9°F (9.9°C) at night.

Castle Mountain Resort Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Castle Mountain Resort Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Castle Mountain Resort Perceived Temperature (F)

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Castle Mountain Resort Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Castle Mountain Resort Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 35.1 25.9 16.5
Feb 31.1 22 12
Mar 39 29.9 19.9
Apr 50.1 39.8 28.4
May 60.9 49.1 36.4
Jun 67.4 56.1 44.1
Jul 75.9 62.7 47.6
Aug 74.9 61.7 47
Sep 66.5 54 40.1
Oct 53.7 44.2 32.9
Nov 39.2 31.2 23
Dec 30.5 23.8 15

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 1.7 -3.4 -8.6
Feb -0.5 -5.6 -11.1
Mar 3.9 -1.2 -6.7
Apr 10.1 4.3 -2
May 16.1 9.5 2.4
Jun 19.7 13.4 6.7
Jul 24.4 17.1 8.7
Aug 23.8 16.5 8.3
Sep 19.2 12.2 4.5
Oct 12.1 6.8 0.5
Nov 4 -0.4 -5
Dec -0.8 -4.6 -9.4

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Castle Mountain Resort are January, July, and then December. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid January. For example, on the week of January 15th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early September with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of September 3rd.

When can you find snow in Castle Mountain Resort? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around May, especially close to late May. The best time to ski (if at all) in Castle Mountain Resort is often around around May 21st when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Castle Mountain Resort.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Castle Mountain Resort (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 7% 1.2 0.5
Feb 10% 2.1 0.7
Mar 16% 2.6 1.6
Apr 13% 1.9 1.5
May 22% 3.2 2.6
Jun 22% 2 4.3
Jul 9% 0 0.9
Aug 19% 0.7 3.2
Sep 16% 0.7 2.8
Oct 11% 2 1.4
Nov 16% 2.5 2
Dec 10% 2.1 1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 7 3 1.3
Feb 10 5.3 1.8
Mar 16 6.6 4.1
Apr 13 4.8 3.8
May 22 8.1 6.6
Jun 22 5.1 10.9
Jul 9 0 2.3
Aug 19 1.8 8.1
Sep 16 1.8 7.1
Oct 11 5.1 3.6
Nov 16 6.4 5.1
Dec 10 5.3 2.5

 

Humidity and Wind

Castle Mountain Resort has some comfortably humid months, with slightly drier months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is July (41% relative humidity), and the most humid month is June (54.1%).

Wind in Castle Mountain Resort is usually moderate. The windiest month is December, followed by January and November. December’s average wind speed of around 9.5 knots (10.9 MPH or 17.5 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid December where average top sustained speeds reach 16.5 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Castle Mountain Resort.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 9.3 Gentle breeze 14.2 Significant breeze
Feb 8 Gentle breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Mar 8.6 Gentle breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Apr 8.4 Gentle breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
May 6.5 Light breeze 10.5 Significant breeze
Jun 6.6 Light breeze 10.4 Gentle breeze
Jul 5.9 Light breeze 9 Significant breeze
Aug 5.4 Light breeze 8.7 Gentle breeze
Sep 6.7 Light breeze 10.7 Significant breeze
Oct 8.4 Gentle breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Nov 8.9 Gentle breeze 13.7 Significant breeze
Dec 9.5 Gentle breeze 14.2 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 50.5%
Feb 51.6%
Mar 52.6%
Apr 45.3%
May 45.7%
Jun 54.1%
Jul 41%
Aug 44.7%
Sep 43.9%
Oct 45.8%
Nov 51.1%
Dec 50.5%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Castle Mountain Resort?

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Castle Mountain Resort, AB, Canada is July, followed by June and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Castle Mountain Resort in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 46.8 in December means 46.8% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Castle Mountain Resort Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 64.7°F (18.2°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 7 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 3 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Castle Mountain Resort, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 68.8°F (20.4°C) and 36.4°F (2.4°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 4 to 5 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Castle Mountain Resort to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 37.3°F (2.9°C) and 25.6°F (-3.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 3 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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