Edmonton weather in January
January in Edmonton: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Edmonton · #560 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 32/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edmonton climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -6°C / 22°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 8°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Rainfall | 24 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 cm / 10.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edmonton in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Edmonton?
- January in Edmonton: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Edmonton on SeasonMap's comfort score (32/100).
- What is the weather like in Edmonton in January?
- In January, Edmonton averages a daily high of -5.7°C and a low of -13.6°C, with about 23.6 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edmonton in January?
- Edmonton has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in January.
- Does it snow in Edmonton in January?
- Edmonton sees roughly 27.1 cm of snowfall in January.