The best time to visit Edmonton
Month-by-month climate averages for Edmonton, Alberta, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Edmonton is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Edmonton is warmest in July (highs near 24°C) and coldest in January (lows around -14°C), with roughly 581 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April, November and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Edmonton forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Edmonton weather by month
what to expect in Edmonton through the yearHere is Edmonton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Edmonton by season.