Edmonton Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Edmonton can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -16°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Yes, the months of February and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
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.
