When to go · Edmonton
Edmonton in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°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: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Is another month better than March?
March 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 March
- EdmontonHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 9 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
- Low
Canada overall: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Edmonton, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Mar: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 9 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jun: 1
March: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
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