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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Banff
broken clouds, -4.9 °CClouds: 56 % Wind: 2 mph W
Air Pressure: 803.15 hPa Humidity: 70 %
Air Pressure: 803.15 hPa Humidity: 70 %
Last updated: 19th Dec 2018, 01:30 pm
The next days …
| 19th Dec 2018 | 20th Dec 2018 | 21st Dec 2018 | 22nd Dec 2018 | 23rd Dec 2018 | 24th Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -13 °C to -3 °C |  -16 °C to -3 °C | -16 °C to -3 °C | -22 °C to -15 °C | -20 °C to -12 °C | -21 °C to -16 °C |
| -13 °C to -3 °C | -16 °C to -3 °C | -16 °C to -3 °C | -22 °C to -15 °C | -20 °C to -12 °C | -21 °C to -16 °C |
| Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 20 % | Clouds: 76 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 82 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.02 in of snow | 0 in of snow | No Precipitation | 0.02 in of snow | 0 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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Hottest Month
July: 23 °C
Day Temperature in Edmonton
July: 23 °CDay Temperature in Edmonton
Coldest Month
January: -16 °C
Night Temperature in Banff
January: -16 °CNight Temperature in Banff
Rainiest Month
July: 3.61 in
Rain in Edmonton
July: 3.61 inRain in Edmonton
Driest Month
February: 0.57 in
Rain in Edmonton
February: 0.57 inRain in Edmonton
Sunniest Month
July: 9.9 hours/day
Sunshine in Edmonton
July: 9.9 hours/daySunshine in Edmonton
Distances to Alberta
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 4230 mi | 2020 mi | 1370 mi |
| Banff | 4410 mi | 2090 mi | 1190 mi |
Where’s Alberta?
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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