The best times to visit Edmonton for ideal weather are

June 11th to September 16th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Edmonton Travel Info

Weather in Edmonton

Temperature

Average temperatures in Edmonton vary an incredible amount. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 44th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Edmonton, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 78.1°F (25.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 56.2°F (13.4°C) at night.

Edmonton Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Edmonton Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Edmonton Perceived Temperature (F)

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Edmonton Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Edmonton Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 26.5 16.3 7.9
Feb 27 16.1 7.8
Mar 36.9 26 17.5
Apr 50.1 38.9 29.4
May 65.5 53.1 41.9
Jun 71.6 60.2 50.2
Jul 77.2 65.5 55.3
Aug 75.4 63.3 53
Sep 69.6 55.6 44
Oct 53.9 42.3 33.4
Nov 35.2 25.8 18.3
Dec 21.2 11.9 4.3

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan -3.1 -8.7 -13.4
Feb -2.8 -8.8 -13.4
Mar 2.7 -3.3 -8.1
Apr 10.1 3.8 -1.4
May 18.6 11.7 5.5
Jun 22 15.7 10.1
Jul 25.1 18.6 12.9
Aug 24.1 17.4 11.7
Sep 20.9 13.1 6.7
Oct 12.2 5.7 0.8
Nov 1.8 -3.4 -7.6
Dec -6 -11.2 -15.4

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Edmonton are January, February, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid July with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of July 9th.

When can you find snow in Edmonton? Weather stations report very large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to late March. The best time to ski (if at all) in Edmonton is often around around March 12th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Edmonton.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Edmonton (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 8.2 0
Feb 0% 9.9 0
Mar 0% 9.3 0
Apr 0% 3.5 0
May 9% 1.6 1.2
Jun 19% 0 1.9
Jul 22% 0 3.2
Aug 10% 0 1.5
Sep 8% 2.6 0.9
Oct 0% 1.1 0
Nov 2% 1 0.1
Dec 0% 4.1 0

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 20.8 0
Feb 0 25.1 0
Mar 0 23.6 0
Apr 0 8.9 0
May 9 4.1 3
Jun 19 0 4.8
Jul 22 0 8.1
Aug 10 0 3.8
Sep 8 6.6 2.3
Oct 0 2.8 0
Nov 2 2.5 0.3
Dec 0 10.4 0

 

Humidity and Wind

Edmonton has some humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is May (39.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (62.8%).

Wind in Edmonton is usually calm. The windiest month is April, followed by May and June. April’s average wind speed of around 8 knots (9.2 MPH or 14.7 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid May where average top sustained speeds reach 16.8 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Edmonton.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.5 Light breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
Feb 6.1 Light breeze 11.6 Significant breeze
Mar 6.6 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Apr 8 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze
May 7.9 Gentle breeze 15.8 Significant breeze
Jun 7.3 Gentle breeze 15.1 Significant breeze
Jul 7 Gentle breeze 14.9 Significant breeze
Aug 6.4 Light breeze 13.6 Significant breeze
Sep 6.8 Light breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Oct 7.1 Gentle breeze 14.2 Significant breeze
Nov 6.4 Light breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
Dec 5.9 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 56.7%
Feb 53.9%
Mar 47.8%
Apr 42.8%
May 39.4%
Jun 50.3%
Jul 55%
Aug 55.7%
Sep 49.4%
Oct 51.6%
Nov 59%
Dec 62.8%

 

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Edmonton, AB, Canada is July, followed by June and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Edmonton in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 46.8 in December means 46.8% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Edmonton Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 26°F (-3.3°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 0 to 3 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 3 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Edmonton, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 27.4°F (-2.6°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a barely noticeable amount: 0 to 2 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Edmonton to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 31.2°F (-0.4°C) and 19.5°F (-6.9°C). On average, it rains or snows a insignificant amount: consistently 0 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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