Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
73°Ftypical Aug high
Edmonton
Canada · North America
Edmonton is most comfortable in early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cold. The wetter months are roughly May to August. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
4°F to 74°F
Rain
7 days/mo
Sunshine
9.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
12 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot or humid.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 59° and nights feel near 56°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
48%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 64°F, and early evening stays near 68°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning53°F
Rain11%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowMidday52°F
Rain11%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon64°F
Rain12%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening68°F
Rain15%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology