Best time to visit Edmonton
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Edmonton
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Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies - 2Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park
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Edmonton Indigenous Heritage Tour with Minivan Transport - 4
Summer Sunset Cruise (2Hr Tour) - 5
Edmonton City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, E-Bike Upgrade Avail. - 6
Edmonton City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Edmonton (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Edmonton's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -15–-7 | -13 | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 78% | 23 | 111 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
| Feb | -14–-6 | -11 | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 76% | 25 | 127 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
| Mar | -10–-1 | -6 | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 72% | 24 | 189 | 2 | Quiet | 4 |
| Apr | -2–9 | 4 | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 50% | 22 | 236 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 6–17 | 13 | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 48% | 22 | 261 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 11–21 | 19 | 13 | 151 | 11.6 | 53% | 22 | 273 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 14–24 | 23 | 14 | 131 | 9.4 | 59% | 19 | 294 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 12–23 | 22 | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 57% | 20 | 268 | 5 | Peak | 9 |
| Sep | 8–19 | 16 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 53% | 21 | 227 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 1–10 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 56% | 20 | 168 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | -8–0 | -5 | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 73% | 19 | 110 | 1 | Peak | 4 |
| Dec | -14–-6 | -12 | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 77% | 19 | 100 | 1 | Moderate | 3 |
UV Index in Edmonton by Month
UV index in Edmonton peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December.
Best months in detail
August
9/1012–23°C (feels 22°C) · 9 rain days (96h) · 268 sun hours · 57% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
September
9/108–19°C (feels 16°C) · 6 rain days (55h) · 227 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
July
8/1014–24°C · 14 rain days (131h) · 294 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
3/10-15–-7°C (feels -13°C) · 8 rain days (109h) · 111 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
3/10-14–-6°C (feels -11°C) · 7 rain days (102h) · 127 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
4/10-10–-1°C (feels -6°C) · 7 rain days (90h) · 189 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
April
6/10-2–9°C (feels 4°C) · 5 rain days (72h) · 236 sun hours · 50% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
May
7/106–17°C (feels 13°C) · 10 rain days (120h) · 261 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
8/1011–21°C (feels 19°C) · 13 rain days (151h) · 273 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
6/101–10°C (feels 6°C) · 6 rain days (62h) · 168 sun hours · 56% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
November
4/10-8–0°C (feels -5°C) · 6 rain days (89h) · 110 sun hours · 73% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/10-14–-6°C (feels -12°C) · 7 rain days (96h) · 100 sun hours · 77% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
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Frequently asked questions about visiting Edmonton
When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
August is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 12–23°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are August, September, July.
What is the worst time to visit Edmonton?
January is the lowest-scoring month (3/10, capped by extreme cold). Typical conditions: -15–-7°C (8 rainy days).
Is Edmonton too cold in winter?
4 months (January, February, March, December) cross our cold deal-breaker (apparent temperature below the cap). Doable with the right gear, but expect the climate score to be held down by the gate.
When are crowds lowest in Edmonton?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Edmonton have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 22) and July (climate 8/10, crowd index 30) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Edmonton by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 5, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Edmonton in June?
June is the peak UV month in Edmonton, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Edmonton on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, June, July. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Edmonton bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 11 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 38 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.