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When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
In general the best time to visit Edmonton is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Edmonton in different months
This is the average weather in Edmonton for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
Climate in Edmonton
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Edmonton for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +15°C | +24°C | +28°C | +32°C | +37°C | +36°C | +35°C | +33°C | +28°C | +19°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -6°C | -3°C | +2°C | +11°C | +18°C | +21°C | +24°C | +23°C | +18°C | +11°C | 0°C | -5°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -42°C | -39°C | -35°C | -24°C | -7°C | 0°C | +4°C | -1°C | -7°C | -24°C | -34°C | -41°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 71 | 69 | 67 | 57 | 53 | 62 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 73 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 56 | 95 | 101 | 66 | 42 | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 18 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 18 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Edmonton during the whole year:
The hottest month in Edmonton is July with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Edmonton looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Edmonton is November with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 53%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Edmonton during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 101 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 9 rainy days and 101 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Edmonton during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edmonton:
What is the hottest month in Edmonton?
The hottest month in Edmonton is July with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Edmonton?
The coldest month in Edmonton is January with minimum temperatures of -14°C.
Is Edmonton worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Edmonton in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +24°C and 9 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Edmonton?
if you're looking to visit Edmonton when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 1 mm of rain.
Other cities in Canada
Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.
Monthly weather in Edmonton
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edmonton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.