Revelstoke weather in September

September in Revelstoke: nice, a little rain, with clean air — not the best time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Revelstoke🇨🇦 Canada · Rockies · Ski17
  1. 87Jan
  2. 91Feb
  3. 79Mar
  4. 49Apr
  5. 24May
  6. 19Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 14Aug
  9. 17Sep
  10. 58Oct
  11. 74Nov
  12. 85Dec

#10 of 12 months in Revelstoke · #1401 of 1413 destinations to visit in September · comfort 17/100 (tier F)

Days
20°C
Nights
8°C
Wet days
10
Sun
9.3 h
Humidity
75%
Daylight
13 h
Revelstoke, Canada
Photo: Ali Kazal · Pexels

Traveller notes on Revelstoke in September

Revelstoke-forum reviews on September trips describe conditions as typically excellent for the first few weeks of the month, warm days and clear stretches that can feel like an extension of summer even as the calendar turns toward fall. Posters are direct fall weather here stays genuinely unpredictable though, capable of swinging from sunshine and warmth to a real chill and even an early dusting at higher elevation within the same week. Regulars call the Meadows in the Sky Parkway a standout drive for alpine views before it typically closes for the season by early October. One reviewer specifically praised the Jade Lakes trail at month's end, calling out vivid fall color, mild conditions and a genuinely welcome absence of bugs compared to summer. Layering for real day-to-day variability is standing advice throughout September regardless of how any single day starts. The record: 20.1C days feeling like 19C, 8.3C nights, 75 percent humidity and 12.6 hours of daylight.
RevelstokeSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.ca ↗

Other months in Revelstoke

Revelstoke-forum threads on an April visit describe the resort as genuinely closing mid-April, posters naming warm conditions in the lower valley as the reason the hill typically shuts around the nineteenth. Regulars call closing weekend genuinely variable year to year, several posters naming some years with incredible powder and others with blue-bird spring skiing instead. Posters call the lower half of the mountain genuinely prone to melting out early, several regulars naming this a real factor limiting how late April skiing stays worthwhile. Regulars call late January and February genuinely the recommended window instead, several threads naming this the honest advice for anyone prioritizing conditions over atmosphere. Posters recommend checking current terrain and snow reports before an April trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much the lower mountain varies by year. The record: 13.5C days, 1.1C nights, 46.1mm across over 8 days and 72 percent humidity.
RevelstokeAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Revelstoke-forum threads on a May visit describe conditions as genuinely mixed depending on elevation, posters calling shorts-and-tees weather possible in town while accumulation still lingers on higher trails like the route from the Balsam Lake parking lot. Regulars call shuttles simply not running in May, a real planning factor for anyone relying on them to reach trailheads. Posters recommend the Railway Museum and the Enchanted Forest, roughly thirty minutes west of town, as solid family-friendly May options regardless of trail conditions higher up. Regulars recommend Martha Creek and Blanket Creek for late-May camping, both named repeatedly as reliable options this time of year. Posters recommend real layers and flexibility around exact trail plans, May conditions here shifting considerably between the valley floor and anything higher up. The record: 21.2C days feeling like 21C, 6.1C nights, 49.5mm across nearly 8 days and 55 percent humidity.
RevelstokeMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.ca ↗
Revelstoke-forum threads on a summer visit call mid-July through mid-August genuinely the prime wildflower window, posters naming the Meadows in the Sky Parkway on Mount Revelstoke as the standout drive for catching the alpine bloom. Regulars call mountain biking a real summer highlight, the resort's lift-served trails and the surrounding network both drawing serious riders. Posters describe Grizzly Plaza as hosting free live entertainment most summer nights, a genuinely easy way to spend an evening downtown. Regulars call the parkway genuinely busy through July and August, arriving early a real advantage for parking and crowds. Posters call swimming still capable of running cold in July, the specific lake, river or creek making a real difference. Regulars recommend real layers for the evening regardless of a warm afternoon, temperatures dropping noticeably after sunset. The record: 26.8C days feeling like 28C, 12.6C nights, 44.4mm across nearly 6 days and 62 percent humidity.
RevelstokeJulyRegular · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Revelstoke-forum threads comparing early March against early April call March genuinely the stronger window, a deeper snowpack, longer daylight and milder temperatures combining without the iciness or bottom-of-hill slush that can show up later. Posters describe March conditions as capable of running either way, some stretches bringing full powder days and others turning genuinely rainy even mid-month. Regulars call the resort's mid-April closing date a real factor for anyone weighing a late-season trip, the lower mountain often short on coverage by then. Posters recommend early-to-mid March over the back half, spring break crowds also building by late March. Regulars recommend checking a current snow report given how much year-to-year variability shows up. Posters call the terrain worth the trip regardless of conditions. The record: 6.8C days feeling like 4C, -2.4C nights, a notably high 73.5cm of fresh accumulation and 77 percent humidity.
RevelstokeMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Revelstoke climate normals — September

Daytime high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall71 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point9°C / 49°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind6 km/h / 3 mph
Snowfall1.8 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Revelstoke in September

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

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Best months for Revelstoke's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherRevelstoke's weather peaks December–February.

September coincides with Wildfire smoke season.

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What's on in Revelstoke in September

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Opening

    Meadows in the Sky Parkway

    16 May – 20 Oct · usuallyTrail season

    The 26-kilometre road up Mount Revelstoke opens in stages from the May long weekend as the snow retreats, usually reaching the top by early July, and the gates shut again in mid-October. Source ↗

  • Hazard

    Wildfire smoke season

    15 Jul – 15 Sep · usually

    Interior British Columbia burns most summers and the valley holds the smoke, so the mountains across the river disappear for days at a time. Some Augusts pass clear; several recent ones did not. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Huckleberries and bears

    1 Aug – 20 Sep · usuallyForaging seasonRisk

    The berry crop on the avalanche slopes brings black and grizzly bears down to trail level for six weeks. Trails and the parkway get closed at short notice when a bear settles on one.

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Revelstoke — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Revelstoke?

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Revelstoke in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Revelstoke?
September in Revelstoke: nice, a little rain, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Revelstoke on SeasonMap's comfort score (17/100).
What is the weather like in Revelstoke in September?
In September, Revelstoke averages a daily high of 20.1°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 70.7 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Revelstoke in September?
Revelstoke has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in September.
Does it snow in Revelstoke in September?
Revelstoke sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in September.

Within 300 km: Lake Louise's Larch season around 14 Sep – 5 Oct, and Banff's Larch season around 15 Sep – 5 Oct.