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What’s the climate like in Edmonton?

The current climate of Edmonton features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of -5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -14°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Edmonton in recent years was 37°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -30°C in January 2020.

On average, Edmonton gets 596 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 75 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.

Best time to visit Edmonton?

The best time to visit Edmonton for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Edmonton. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Edmonton

The climate table of Edmonton shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) -3 -5 2 10 19 22 24 24 18 11 1 -4
Temp. min (°C) -12 -14 -7 -1 7 12 14 13 8 1 -7 -12
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Precipitation (mm) 55 7,9 58 141 39 69 70 40 53 22 19 22
Snow (cm) 14 10 13 7,5 0,8 0 0 0 1,7 2,9 14 11
UV Index 2 3 5 7 7 7 7 6 5 4 2 1

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 10°C
  • Highest temperature: 24°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: -5°C in February
  • Precipitation*: 596 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 75 cm per year
  • Driest months: 7,9 mm in February, 19 mm in November and 22 mm in October
  • Wettest months: 141 mm in April, 70 mm in July and 69 mm in June

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Edmonton

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Edmonton, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Edmonton, Canada,

Average Precipitation per Month in Edmonton

This graph shows how much precipitation Edmonton, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Edmonton, Canada,

Average Snowfall per Month in Edmonton

This graph shows how much snow Edmonton, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Edmonton, Canada,

Average UV Index per Month in Edmonton

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Edmonton, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Edmonton, Canada,

Yearly Temperature in Edmonton

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Edmonton, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Edmonton, Canada,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Edmonton

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Edmonton, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Edmonton, Canada,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Edmonton

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Edmonton, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Edmonton, Canada,

Weather experiences in Edmonton

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Average Weather in Edmonton by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Edmonton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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