When is the best time to go to Edmonton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Edmonton, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Edmonton
Edmonton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Edmonton are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 22mm | 3.4hrs | 9.5hrs |
January in Edmonton is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edmonton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Edmonton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (17°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 16mm | 4.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
February in Edmonton is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edmonton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Edmonton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Edmonton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 16mm | 5.8hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Edmonton is characteristically cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Edmonton.
March is in the spring in Edmonton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 21mm | 8.4hrs | 15.2hrs |
Edmonton's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Edmonton.
April is in the spring in Edmonton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 44mm | 9.6hrs | 17.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Edmonton and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edmonton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Edmonton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 85mm | 10.1hrs | 9.5hrs |
June in Edmonton is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edmonton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Edmonton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 95mm | 10.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
July in Edmonton is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edmonton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Edmonton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 68mm | 9.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Edmonton is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edmonton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Edmonton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 43mm | 6.5hrs | 15.2hrs |
Edmonton's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edmonton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Edmonton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Edmonton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 16mm | 5.7hrs | 17.3hrs |
October is a dry month in Edmonton and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edmonton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Edmonton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 15mm | 3.6hrs | 9.5hrs |
Edmonton's weather in November is typically cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edmonton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Edmonton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Edmonton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 22mm | 2.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
December in Edmonton is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edmonton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Edmonton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (19°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Edmonton weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 15mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -8.8°C 16.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 95mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
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