On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Alberta. We created climate tables and charts for the locations of Edmonton und Banff. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Alberta for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Alberta for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-16 °C to 23 °C
0.59 – 3.62 in (5 – 14 Days of Rain)
Average Annual Temperature is between 2.3 °C (Banff) and 3.9 °C (Edmonton)
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Best Time to Visit Alberta: Overview
JanuaryJan Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | MarchMar MaximumMax. 3 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 11 °C | MayMay TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C | JuneJun Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edmonton |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff Edmonton | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff Edmonton | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 1 °C | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Alberta) in the following overview.Location | Best Time to Travel |
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Edmonton | June, July, and August |
Banff | January, February, July, August, September, October, and December |
Climate Charts Alberta
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Edmonton
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Alberta
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Alberta, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Edmonton (Alberta)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | -7° | -4° | 2° | 11° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 22° | 17° | 11° | 0° | -5° |
Night Temperature | -16° | -13° | -7° | -0° | 6° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 6° | 0° | -8° | -14° |
Precipitation (inch) | 0.89 | 0.57 | 0.65 | 1.02 | 1.93 | 3.43 | 3.61 | 2.72 | 1.72 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.82 |
Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Hours of Sunshine | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Edmonton is 3.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (17.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (-11.7 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 18.78 inch on 125 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, October, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Banff (Alberta)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | -6° | -1° | 3° | 8° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 1° | -4° |
Night Temperature | -16° | -13° | -10° | -4° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 6° | 2° | -1° | -8° | -13° |
Precipitation (inch) | 1.3 | 1.18 | 0.91 | 1.42 | 2.01 | 2.56 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.5 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Banff is 2.3 °C.Warmest month: July (14.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (-11.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 18.78 inch on 83 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except July, and August
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Culture & history
from 45 $ »
Admire the views of Banff National Park’s turquoise lakes and steep peaks as the Banff Gondola takes you to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Banff National Park: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Day-Pass
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 60 $ »
Explore the highlights of Banff National Park and Lake Louise in 1 day and at your own pace. Get everywhere you want to go easily and without the hassle of parking or traffic.
From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour
Tours
from 76 $ »
Embark on a half-day guided tour of two of Banff’s most beautiful lakes: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Admire these serene lakes with views of the mountains and learn about the area from your guide.
More attractions
Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride | Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour | Banff: Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride | Banff: Mount Norquay 2.5 or 4-Hour Guided Via Ferrata Climb | Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour | Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride | Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Banff
overcast clouds, -3.6 °C
Clouds: 87 % Wind: 8 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 1019 hPa Humidity: 96 %
Air Pressure: 1019 hPa Humidity: 96 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 12:26 pm
The next days …
7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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-8 °C to -0 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C | -14 °C to -3 °C | -11 °C to -1 °C | -14 °C to -1 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C |
-8 °C to -0 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C | -14 °C to -3 °C | -11 °C to -1 °C | -14 °C to -1 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C |
Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 81 % | Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 83 % | Clouds: 99 % |
0.08 in of snow | 0.11 in of snow | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.01 in of snow |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Canada: Regions
Alberta is part of the holiday destination Canada. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Canada | Yukon | British Columbia | Ontario | Quebec | Newfoundland | Rocky Mountains | Vancouver | Calgary | Toronto | Montreal |
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Alberta: Experiences of our Visitors
Almost only sun there were only three of 28 days of rain. A bright blue sky with a lot of sun, there was a pleasant warmth with a cool breeze.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good