Edmonton Weather Forecast
Edmonton weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Edmonton is a city in Alberta. Edmonton is known for river valley parks and festivals. It has a population of about 1 million.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Edmonton with overcast. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 52°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 93%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Edmonton is July and September. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 6°F.
Nearby highlights include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Lake Louise.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Edmonton today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Edmonton right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:10 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Edmonton
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 52° | 93% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 55° | 88% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 51° | 73% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 49° | 4% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 53° | 51% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 58° | 59% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 67° / 53° | 61% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 56° | 55% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 56° | 62% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 53° | 49% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 56° | 25% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 58° | 35% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 60° | 24% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 55° | 27% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 61° | 27% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 60° | 19% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in Edmonton month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 6° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 21° | 6° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 30° | 14° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 48° | 30° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 44° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 50° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 57° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 55° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 48° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 51° | 35° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 34° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 24° | 9° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Edmonton
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Air quality and pollen in Edmonton
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Edmonton
Go in July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Edmonton
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Edmonton?
Edmonton is a city in Alberta. Its coordinates are 53.5461, -113.4938. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Edmonton right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Edmonton, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:10 PM.
How many people live in Edmonton?
Edmonton has a population of approximately 1 million.
What are the top things to do in Edmonton?
Popular options include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park and Dinosaur Provincial Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
