Edmonton, Canada Weather
Edmonton hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 63°F (17°C) is about 9°F (5°C) below the typical August high of 72°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Edmonton weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Edmonton looks sunny, with a high of 69° and an overnight low of 47°. Rain is unlikely (9% chance). Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Edmonton 14-day forecast
About the weather in Edmonton
Located in Alberta, Canada, Edmonton experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 74°F (23°C) in July and dip to about 20°F (-7°C) in February, with around 22.1 inches (562 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Edmonton weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 20°F (-7°C)
- Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: -42°F (-41°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 25 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 74°F (23°C) and overnight lows stay near 56°F (13°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 20°F (-7°C) and lows around 4°F (-15°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -42°F (-41°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.2 inches (107 mm) of rain over 13 days, while December is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 25 days in a typical year, mostly from September through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Edmonton is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 48°F (9°C) and nights around 29°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Edmonton is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Edmonton is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (9°C) and nights around 32°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Edmonton is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 21°F (-6°C) and nights around 6°F (-14°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season, plus around 12 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Edmonton by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 6° | 7 | 0.9 in | 5.0 h/day | 80% |
| February | 20° | 4° | 6 | 0.8 in | 6.4 h/day | 77% |
| March | 32° | 16° | 7 | 0.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 77% |
| April | 48° | 29° | 6 | 1.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 63% |
| May | 63° | 42° | 9 | 2.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 58% |
| June | 69° | 51° | 13 | 4.2 in | 12.6 h/day | 65% |
| July | 74° | 56° | 14 | 4.1 in | 12.9 h/day | 71% |
| August | 72° | 54° | 10 | 2.9 in | 11.5 h/day | 70% |
| September | 62° | 45° | 8 | 1.9 in | 9.1 h/day | 69% |
| October | 48° | 33° | 7 | 1.1 in | 6.9 h/day | 69% |
| November | 32° | 18° | 7 | 1.1 in | 4.9 h/day | 79% |
| December | 21° | 7° | 6 | 0.8 in | 4.5 h/day | 78% |