When to go · Edmonton
Edmonton in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
- JulyGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
- AugustGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
- SeptemberGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
Weather in April
- EdmontonHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Prairies, Canada · Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoonfine
Very cold winters (−30 °C (−22 °F) spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.Very cold winters (−22 °F (−30 °C) spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Edmonton, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
June: Inside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
Edmonton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings