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
Rainfall24 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days7 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point-12°C / 10°F
Sunshine4.5 h/day
Daylight8.1 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall27.1 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.

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