Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Canada UNESCO World Heritage Site
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is a provincial park in Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also recognized as a national historic site of Canada and a provincial historic resource.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach about 27 °C. The rainiest month is June, which has about 75 mm of rain over 10 days. The coldest period is between December and February, with daily lows reaching -10 °C in January.
Lethbridge County Airport is the nearest airport, located 105 km away. Calgary International Airport is another option, at 284 km from the park. The site is 2,715 km from the capital, Ottawa.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 75 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 5 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -10 | -8 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -4 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 12 | 24 | 28 | 53 | 75 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
