Edmonton in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -7°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
-7°CAvg high
-16°CAvg low
5Rainy days (18 mm)
7:46 hDaylight
08:50Sunrise · 16:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -7°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -16°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.9 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C | -16°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | -4°C | -13°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 1°C | -9°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 11°C | -2°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 18°C | 4°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 21°C | 9°C | 86 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 23°C | 11°C | 88 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 23°C | 10°C | 59 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 18°C | 5°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 10°C | -1°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 0°C | -8°C | 22 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| December | -6°C | -14°C | 14 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Edmonton in January?
Daytime highs average -7°C and nights about -16°C.
When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
The best months are August, September, May, July.