What is the weather like in Calgary vs Edmonton in December?

In December, Calgary averages 0°C high / -12°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Edmonton averages -4°C high / -12°C low with about 15 mm.

Calgary vs Edmonton in December

Calgary is the better pick in December — 38 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Calgary is freezing, dry, clean air, while Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air.

Calgary vs Edmonton — December climate, side by side

	🇨🇦 Calgary	🇨🇦 Edmonton
Comfort score	38/100 (F)	31/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-5°C	-9°C
Avg high / low	0° / -12°	-4° / -12°
Rainfall	17 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	4	4
Humidity	72%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	35	39

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Calgary 🇨🇦 Canadafreezing, dry, clean air · best August38
Edmonton 🇨🇦 Canadafreezing, dry, clean air · best August31

Calgary vs Edmonton in December — FAQ

Is December better in Calgary or Edmonton?: Calgary is the better pick in December — 38 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Calgary is freezing, dry, clean air, while Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Calgary vs Edmonton in December?: In December, Calgary averages 0°C high / -12°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Edmonton averages -4°C high / -12°C low with about 15 mm.