When is the best time to go to Edmonton?

When is the best time to go to Edmonton? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Edmonton are June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are June and July


Annual weather in Edmonton

For full information about the climate and weather in Edmonton a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 13°F/22°F
1in
February 9°F/20°F
0.8in
March 20°F/31°F
1.3in
April 32°F/47°F
2.2in
May 45°F/63°F
3.5in
June 52°F/70°F
5.6in
July 54°F/76°F
5in
August 54°F/74°F
2.7in
September 47°F/65°F
1.9in
October 36°F/49°F
1.3in
November 23°F/32°F
1.2in
December 13°F/22°F
0.8in


Weather and climate in Edmonton

Edmonton enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Edmonton is 47°F (ranging from 20°F in february to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 27.1in, with a minimum of 0.8in in february and a maximum of 5.6in in june.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and it rains about 2.2in each month.
  • In may the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and, in may, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • From june to september the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 88°F.
  • From october to december the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 43°F and it rains in december about 0.8in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Edmonton

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Edmonton: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Edmonton

Find out when Edmonton has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Edmonton

  • Very low season in Edmonton
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, November and December.
  • Low season in Edmonton
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April and October.
  • High season in Edmonton
    The number of visitors to Edmonton is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Edmonton
    The largest number of tourists visiting Edmonton is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Edmonton month by month



Best time for low prices in Edmonton

Average prices of hotels in Edmonton month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Edmonton. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Edmonton

On average, it costs $ 83 per day to hire a car in Edmonton. This price varies by $ 58 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 64 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 121.

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