Edmonton weather in December
December in Edmonton: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Edmonton · #572 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 30/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edmonton climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -6°C / 21°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 6°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -13°C / 8°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 20.6 cm / 8.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edmonton in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Edmonton?
- December in Edmonton: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Edmonton on SeasonMap's comfort score (30/100).
- What is the weather like in Edmonton in December?
- In December, Edmonton averages a daily high of -6.2°C and a low of -14.2°C, with about 15.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edmonton in December?
- Edmonton has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
- Does it snow in Edmonton in December?
- Edmonton sees roughly 20.6 cm of snowfall in December.