Edmonton (AB) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Edmonton can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -6°C (21°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 11°C (52°F) in July to around -16°C (3°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Edmonton experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 519 mm (20 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less snowfall, with 17 mm (0.7 in) over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Edmonton Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Edmonton.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 65%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 40%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year