Edmonton in December

4.5out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -6°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

-6°CAvg high
-14°CAvg low
5Rainy days (14 mm)
7:14 hDaylight
08:53Sunrise · 16:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -6°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -14°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-7° -16° J -4° -13° F 1° -9° M 11° -2° A 18° 4° M 21° 9° J 23° 11° J 23° 10° A 18° 5° S 10° -1° O 0° -8° N -6° -14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -7°C-16°C18 mm 5– – 4.4
February -4°C-13°C11 mm 3– – 4.7
March 1°C-9°C16 mm 5– – 4.4
April 11°C-2°C32 mm 6– – 6.2
May 18°C4°C53 mm 8– – 7.3
June 21°C9°C86 mm 13– – 7.1
July 23°C11°C88 mm 14– – 7.2
August 23°C10°C59 mm 10– – 7.8
September 18°C5°C38 mm 7– – 7.6
October 10°C-1°C22 mm 5– – 6.2
November 0°C-8°C22 mm 6– – 4.3
December -6°C-14°C14 mm 5– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Edmonton in December?

Daytime highs average -6°C and nights about -14°C.

When is the best time to visit Edmonton?

The best months are August, September, May, July.