When to go · Edmonton
Edmonton, month by month
The best months for Edmonton: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −30°C (−22°F)); check before booking winter.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F (−30°C)); check before booking winter.-6 °C (21 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 10 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −30°C (−22°F)); check before booking winter.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F (−30°C)); check before booking winter.-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 13 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 14 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 10 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Edmonton, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jul: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 13 (better)
Jul: 14
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Jul: 1
June: Inside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
July: Inside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
Edmonton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.