When to go · Edmonton
Edmonton, month by month
The best months for Edmonton: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −30°C); check before booking winter.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F); check before booking winter.-6 °C / -15 °C, 10 rain days21 °F / 5 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −30°C); check before booking winter.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F); check before booking winter.-3 °C / -13 °C, 8 rain days27 °F / 9 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.2 °C / -8 °C, 9 rain days36 °F / 18 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.10 °C / -1 °C, 9 rain days50 °F / 30 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.21 °C / 10 °C, 13 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.24 °C / 13 °C, 14 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.23 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain days73 °F / 52 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.18 °C / 6 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.10 °C / 0 °C, 8 rain days50 °F / 32 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.1 °C / -8 °C, 9 rain days34 °F / 18 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-5 °C / -13 °C, 10 rain days23 °F / 9 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday