Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
19°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Edmonton
Canada · North America
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
19°F
Lows around 4°F
Precipitation
6 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
18%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 4° and nights feel near -1°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 14°F, easing to about 12°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning12°F
Rain10%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday15°F
Rain10%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon14°F
Rain9%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening12°F
Rain10%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 0.7 | 6 | 5.3 | 77 |
| Feb | 25 | 8 | 0.4 | 3 | 7.2 | 76 |
| Mar | 34 | 17 | 0.6 | 5 | 9.0 | 74 |
| Apr | 51 | 30 | 1.3 | 6 | 10.7 | 62 |
| May | 64 | 41 | 2.1 | 8 | 12.2 | 58 |
| Jun | 69 | 49 | 3.4 | 13 | 12.8 | 67 |
| Jul | 74 | 53 | 3.5 | 13 | 13.3 | 72 |
| Aug | 73 | 50 | 2.3 | 10 | 12.0 | 72 |
| Sep | 65 | 42 | 1.5 | 7 | 9.7 | 70 |
| Oct | 50 | 32 | 0.9 | 5 | 7.6 | 70 |
| Nov | 31 | 18 | 0.9 | 6 | 5.5 | 79 |
| Dec | 21 | 7 | 0.5 | 5 | 5.0 | 78 |
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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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology