When to go · Edmonton
Edmonton in August
Great month. Inside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 23°C73°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Edmonton
Inside Edmonton's best window: Jun–Sep; late Sep for fall colour.
Weather in August
- EdmontonHighs around 23 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 73 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Prairies, Canada · Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoonbest weather
Very cold winters (−30 °C spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.Very cold winters (−22 °F spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast