Eastern Alberta, Alberta, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Eastern Alberta, Alberta, Canada? If you're planning to go to Eastern Alberta, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Eastern Alberta, Alberta, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Eastern Alberta, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Eastern Alberta, Alberta, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Eastern Alberta, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Eastern Alberta, Alberta, Canada by month

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January

January in Eastern Alberta is unbearably cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C), with a few days below -22 F (30+ below zero C). It snows 5-10 days this month.

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February

February in Eastern Alberta can be bitter cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C), with a few days below -22 F (30+ below zero C). It snows 5-10 days this month.

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March

March in Eastern Alberta is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). It snows sometimes.

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April

April in Eastern Alberta can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally.

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May

May in Eastern Alberta is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

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June

June here is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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July

July in Eastern Alberta is warm and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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August

August in Eastern Alberta is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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September

September in Eastern Alberta is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C), with a few days below 28 F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

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October

If you visit Eastern Alberta during October, you will probably notice that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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November

November for Eastern Alberta is frigid. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows regularly.

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December

December here is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows regularly.

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