AI-generatedEdmonton at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 464 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 668 m
Climate in Edmonton
Edmonton has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Edmonton is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:5918:40
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:37–08:47 · evening 17:52–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:37 · evening 19:02–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Edmonton in October?
In October, Edmonton is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:59 – 18:40
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Edmonton
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %9 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
Sunshine hours in Edmonton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Edmonton, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Edmonton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Edmonton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Edmonton has about 6 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Edmonton
How breezy and how cloudy Edmonton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Edmonton typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Edmonton: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Edmonton
When Edmonton is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Edmonton has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Edmonton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−16°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | −8° | −16° | 3.3 h | 6 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | −6° | −15° | 4.7 h | 4 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 0° | −10° | 6.0 h | 5 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 9° | −2° | 7.6 h | 6 | 31 |
| MayMay | 79 | 16° | 5° | 8.7 h | 9 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 20° | 10° | 8.8 h | 13 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 22° | 13° | 9.4 h | 14 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 22° | 12° | 8.6 h | 10 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 17° | 7° | 7.0 h | 7 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 9° | 0° | 5.0 h | 6 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | −1° | −8° | 3.5 h | 6 | 22 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | −7° | −15° | 3.0 h | 5 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Edmonton
The best time to visit Edmonton is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. Rain is most frequent from June to July; the wettest month is July with 89 mm.
Edmonton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Edmonton in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 0–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Edmonton in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Edmonton in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- -1–17 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Edmonton in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -8–-6 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Edmonton for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Edmonton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Edmonton: score 87 against 38. In August, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 87better |
| Day high | 9° | 22° |
| Night low | 0° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 22 mmbetter | 58 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Edmonton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January-8° · 3 h
In January, Edmonton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 19 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in January36February-6° · 5 h
In February, Edmonton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 4 days, totalling 12 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in February38March0° · 6 h
In March, Edmonton is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in March45April9° · 8 h
In April, Edmonton is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in April79May16° · 9 h
In May, Edmonton is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in May80June20° · 9 h
In June, Edmonton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in June80July22° · 9 h
In July, Edmonton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in July87August22° · 9 h
In August, Edmonton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in August81September17° · 7 h
In September, Edmonton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in September38October9° · 5 h
In October, Edmonton is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in October28November-1° · 4 h
In November, Edmonton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 22 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
Edmonton in November27December-7° · 3 h
In December, Edmonton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 17 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmonton.
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Edmonton vs. Calgary
In October Calgary has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs. 38). During the day Calgary is 2 °C warmer than Edmonton.
| in October | Edmonton | Calgary |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Edmonton ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Osoyoos (Okanagan)14°58
- 2Kelowna14°57
- 3Summerland13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 11EdmontonThis page9°38
Planning a trip to Edmonton
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Edmonton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Edmonton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 6 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 40 min
- Distance
- 6,780 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Edmonton
When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
The best time to visit Edmonton is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Edmonton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Edmonton?
Rain is most frequent from June to July; the wettest month is July with 89 mm. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Edmonton get?
Edmonton gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton uses the time zone America/Edmonton: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Edmonton?
A nonstop flight from London to Edmonton takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Edmonton?
Edmonton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 27.
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