Brandon is located in western Manitoba, on the banks of the Assiniboine river. It is located in the Canadian Prairies and the resides in the aspen parkland ecoregion of the prairies. The terrain is generally flat and rolling surrounding Brandon. The Brandon hills are located to the southeast, and the Manitoba Escarpment is located to the north. Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park lie within the escarpment north of Brandon. The average high during the hottest time of the year (August 1st) is 26.6C (80F) and the average low is 12.0C (54F) . During the coldest time of the year (January 12th) the average high is -12.5C (10F) and the average low is -24.2C (-12F)
