Climate of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Point-value climate at Edmonton (Alberta, Canada). Population approximately 1,058,000.
Located in Alberta, Canada, Edmonton has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 1,058,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -13.5°C / 7.7°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 14 mm / 0.6 in (February) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (July) — about 474 mm / 18.7 in across the year. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Edmonton's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.5°C7.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -9.2°C15.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | -4°C24.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| April | 4.4°C39.9°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| May | 10.9°C51.6°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| June | 15.3°C59.5°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| July | 17.7°C63.9°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 16.8°C62.2°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 11°C51.8°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| October | 5.3°C41.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| November | -4°C24.8°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| December | -10.1°C13.8°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Edmonton?
Edmonton does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Edmonton's warmest month is July at an average of 17.7°C / 63.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Edmonton?
Edmonton, in Alberta, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -13.5°C / 7.7°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 474 mm / 18.7 in, with the wettest month being July (95 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest February (14 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Edmonton in July?
The average temperature in Edmonton in July is 17.7°C / 63.9°F, with rainfall of about 95 mm / 3.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Edmonton?
The driest month in Edmonton is February, with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -9.2°C / 15.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Edmonton?
The wettest month in Edmonton is July, with approximately 95 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall.