When to go · Edmonton
Edmonton in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −30°C (−22°F)); check before booking winter.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F (−30°C)); check before booking winter.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) / −13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed 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.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. 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 February
- EdmontonHighs around -3 °C (27 °F), lows around -13 °C (9 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 27 °F (-3 °C), lows around 9 °F (-13 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Prairies, Canada · Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatooncool
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
- Medium
Canada overall: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Edmonton, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 8 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Feb: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jun: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −30°C); check before booking winter.
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
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket