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Best Time to Hike Skyline Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Skyline Trail, Canada, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Skyline Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -10.2°C / 14°F -19.8°C / -4°F 28 mm 9
February -9.3°C / 15°F -20.9°C / -6°F 49 mm 12
March -4°C / 25°F -16.2°C / 3°F 56 mm 12
April 0.4°C / 33°F -12°C / 10°F 43 mm 10
May 5.3°C / 42°F -5.7°C / 22°F 75 mm 14
June 10.2°C / 50°F -1.5°C / 29°F 72 mm 12
July 16.4°C / 62°F 3.9°C / 39°F 83 mm 15
August 15.5°C / 60°F 3.5°C / 38°F 109 mm 13
September 12.7°C / 55°F 1.2°C / 34°F 52 mm 10
October 0.5°C / 33°F -8.9°C / 16°F 84 mm 15
November -6.3°C / 21°F -15.4°C / 4°F 68 mm 10
December -7.7°C / 18°F -15.1°C / 5°F 77 mm 17

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Skyline Trail are July, September. Expect daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nights near 3°C (37°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

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