Ski resort · Canada
Best time to visit Fortress Mountain Resort
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The ski season in Fortress Mountain Resort typically runs November–April, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is July and August, with daytime temperatures around 18°C.
Fortress Mountain Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 19°C and coolest in December (−7°C). The wettest month is June (88 mm) and the driest September (48 mm), with about 690 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in August.
Fortress Mountain Resort
2,070 mThe climate in Fortress Mountain Resort through the year
When to go
Fortress Mountain Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 80 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 19°C and the night falls to 4°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 46 % of the time. The lowest score is in May (37), when days are cool at around 8°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (19°C) is about 26 degrees warmer than a December day (−7°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in September–May. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 48 mm in September to 88 mm in June (about 690 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in October–June, deepest in March (about 110 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 8 hours in December to 16.5 hours in June. Fortress Mountain Resort lies about 2,050 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Fortress Mountain Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July, up to 66
- City break (15–25 °C): July–September, up to 85
- Hiking (10–22 °C): July–September, up to 78
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): May–October, up to 91
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in November–April
How it compares
Of the 105 destinations Eddigo covers in Canada, Fortress Mountain Resort is the 3rd coolest over the year and the 25th driest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Fortress Mountain Resort scores 80, Banff (47 km away) scores 84 and Banff Sunshine (49 km away) scores 77. In May, when Fortress Mountain Resort is at its lowest, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in the United States scores 70 and lies 320 km away. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44 | −6° | −16° | 50 mm | 7 | 31 % | 9 h | Freezing and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 44 | −5° | −16° | 52 mm | 7 | 35 % | 10 h | Freezing and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 38 | −1° | −12° | 63 mm | 8 | 34 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| April | 39 | 3° | −8° | 57 mm | 8 | 35 % | 14 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| May | 37 | 9° | −2° | 59 mm | 9 | 35 % | 16 h | Chilly |
| June | 39 | 13° | 1° | 88 mm | 10 | 34 % | 17 h | Mild and showery |
| July | 80 | 19° | 4° | 53 mm | 6 | 46 % | 16 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 70 | 18° | 3° | 55 mm | 8 | 48 % | 14 h | Mild |
| September | 47 | 13° | 0° | 48 mm | 7 | 43 % | 12 h | Mild |
| October | 44 | 5° | −6° | 51 mm | 7 | 38 % | 11 h | Chilly and snowy |
| November | 42 | −3° | −12° | 61 mm | 7 | 31 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| December | 44 | −7° | −17° | 56 mm | 7 | 31 % | 8 h | Freezing and snowy · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,072 m. Coordinates: 50.83, -115.20.