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Edmonton Climate by Month

The temperature in Edmonton can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Edmonton can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -6°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -16°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Edmonton experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 519 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives moderate rainfall, averaging 94 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 17 mm over 9 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Edmonton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Edmonton in Canada

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Edmonton have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Edmonton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Edmonton?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Edmonton?
    June tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Edmonton?
    February is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Edmonton?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

    Forecast for Edmonton

    Sat   Dec 14
    -3°C | -11°C
    SE 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    -8°C | -16°C
    NW 11 km/h
    2.6 mm
    overcast and  chance of snow

    overcast and chance of snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    -16°C | -24°C
    NE 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain