Climate normals · 1970–2000
Edmonton Climate
Edmonton is a city in Canada (01) with a population of about 1,010,899. Its average annual temperature is 3.4°C (38°F), with roughly 471 mm of rain per year.
3.4°C
Avg Temp
471
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Edmonton Climate
Edmonton has an average annual temperature of 3.4°C (38°F) and receives about 471 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
3.4°C
Avg Temp
471
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -13° / 8° | 23 mm |
| February | -9° / 15° | 14 mm |
| March | -4° / 25° | 17 mm |
| April | 4° / 40° | 25 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 48 mm |
| June | 15° / 60° | 86 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 95 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 65 mm |
| September | 11° / 52° | 42 mm |
| October | 5° / 42° | 18 mm |
| November | -4° / 25° | 18 mm |
| December | -10° / 14° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Edmonton
The most comfortable months to visit Edmonton are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near -18°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Edmonton are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Edmonton, Canada has an average annual temperature of 3.4°C and about 471 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Edmonton average about 24°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.