When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
The best time to visit Edmonton is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 17°C (63°F). July is the wettest month, with about 69 mm of rain. Outside May–October the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Edmonton weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Edmonton, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C / 12°F | 15 mm |
| February | -10°C / 14°F | 12 mm |
| March | -4°C / 24°F | 12 mm |
| April | 4°C / 39°F | 21 mm |
| May | 11°C / 51°F | 48 mm |
| June | 15°C / 58°F | 51 mm |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 69 mm |
| August | 16°C / 60°F | 54 mm |
| September | 11°C / 52°F | 27 mm |
| October | 4°C / 39°F | 16 mm |
| November | -4°C / 25°F | 10 mm |
| December | -10°C / 14°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Edmonton weather
Climate averages for Edmonton, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Edmonton is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 17°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 69 mm of rain.
January is the coolest month, averaging -11°C (12°F) against 17°C (63°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
