Moose Jaw FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Moose Jaw.

When is the best time to visit Moose Jaw?

May to September is the best time to visit Moose Jaw with the most sunshine and warmest temperatures. This is also the busiest time for events. Summer (July-August) is the best time with temperatures ranging 18-25°C. Spring (April-June) ranges from cool to mild, 4-16°C. Temperatures fall in autumn (September-October) from an average of 19°C down to 4°C. This is an attractive time to visit for the Fall colours. Winter (November-March) can be very cold with frequent snow and temperatures ranging from zero down to -20°C.

What is the time difference between the UK and Moose Jaw?

Moose Jaw and most of Saskatchewan observes Central Standard Time (GMT – 6) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time.

What places combine well with Moose Jaw?

Moose Jaw is easily combined with Saskatchewan’s cities and parks. Regina is less than an hour’s drive east and Saskatoon 2.5 hours north. Grasslands National Park is three hours south-west and Cypress Hills 3.5 hours south-west. The Alberta border and the Badlands are about 3.5 hours west.

What are the main cultural events in Moose Jaw?

March – Moose Jaw Music Festival
May – Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival
July – Festival of Words