City in Alberta

Edmonton Weather Forecast

Edmonton weather: 42°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 42°F now🕔 2:05 PM local📅 Best: August and September👥 1 million

Will it rain in Edmonton?

No - rain is unlikely in Edmonton today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 26% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,2 in).

16-day forecast for Edmonton

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1☁️ Overcast56° / 37°2%6 mph4
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast55° / 41°0%7 mph3
Sat, Oct 3☁️ Overcast58° / 39°0%7 mph3
Sun, Oct 4☁️ Overcast64° / 41°0%9 mph4
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle68° / 46°14% · 0,0 in12 mph3
Tue, Oct 6⛅ Partly cloudy58° / 44°8%9 mph3
Wed, Oct 7☁️ Overcast57° / 40°8%6 mph3
Thu, Oct 8☁️ Overcast61° / 47°6%7 mph3
Fri, Oct 9☁️ Overcast67° / 51°12%14 mph3
Sat, Oct 10☁️ Overcast51° / 41°11%15 mph3
Sun, Oct 11⛅ Partly cloudy57° / 37°14%5 mph3
Mon, Oct 12☁️ Overcast55° / 39°13%4 mph2
Tue, Oct 13☁️ Overcast54° / 44°14%7 mph3
Wed, Oct 14🌦️ Drizzle45° / 39°6% · 0,1 in7 mph2
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Light rain57° / 37°10% · 0,3 in11 mph3
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky-- / --12%--—

What this means for Edmonton

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is 5.4°F above the 51°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 85°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • 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 42°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 6 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 2:05 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, Jasper National Park and Dinosaur Provincial Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 October 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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