Our verdict
The best time to visit Edmonton is September-November
The very hottest temperatures in Edmonton get to around 26℃ (79℉) in the height of summer. The weather in the winter, especially around February, can reach a minimum of -26℃ (-15℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Edmonton when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Edmonton usually falls during the months surrounding June each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Edmonton, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Edmonton seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Edmonton as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Edmonton is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Edmonton
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Edmonton for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Edmonton climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Edmonton for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Edmonton in January
- Average temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average high temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average low temperature: -14℃ (8℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Edmonton in February
- Average temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average high temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (5℉)
- Average humidity: 91%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Edmonton in March
- Average temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Edmonton in April
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Edmonton in May
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Edmonton in June
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Edmonton in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Edmonton in August
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Edmonton in September
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Edmonton in October
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Edmonton in November
- Average temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Edmonton in December
- Average temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average high temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average low temperature: -14℃ (8℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Edmonton in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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