Edmonton Weather Forecast
Edmonton weather: 62°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 54° | 3,0 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).
Best time to visit Edmonton
Go in August 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.
Recent extremes in Edmonton
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Edmonton compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Edmonton.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 175 mi | 41°F | +33°F warmer | 20 in |
| Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks | 175 mi | 29°F | 43°F cooler | 24 in |
| Banff National Park | 175 mi | 29°F | 43°F cooler | 24 in |
| Lake Louise | 185 mi | 35°F | 37°F cooler | 26 in |
| Lake Louise | 185 mi | 35°F | 37°F cooler | 26 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 62°F (17°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 91% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
August 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 3:39 AM.
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 24, 2026 at 3:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
