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Edmonton in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Edmonton in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Edmonton in December 2024

Good Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Edmonton in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +23°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 18 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°F
Avg. max. temperature
-42°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edmonton has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Edmonton in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edmonton for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +37°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +48°F during the day and a minimum of +5°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°F to +41°F.

Is Edmonton warm or cold in December?

Edmonton is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°F to +23°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°F to +9°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

December is one of the coolest months in Edmonton, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Edmonton in December

Edmonton weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+32°F+23°F+21°F
Min. temperature
-29°F-42°F-44°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+59°F+52°F
Rainfall
5 mm2 mm4 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%72%71%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
465
Cloudy days
151414
Rainy days
211
Snowy days
91010

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +32°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +23°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 5 mm to 2 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 4 to 6.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Edmonton in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Edmonton is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edmonton wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 6%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Edmonton.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Edmonton?

This is the weather in Edmonton in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+23°F
2 December
☀️
+31°F
3 December
☀️
+37°F
4 December
🌨️
+36°F
5 December
☁️
+40°F
6 December
☁️
+38°F
7 December
🌨️
+35°F
8 December
☁️
+28°F
9 December
☀️
+24°F
10 December
☁️
+36°F
11 December
☁️
+33°F
12 December
☀️
+35°F
13 December
☁️
+43°F
14 December
☁️
+44°F
15 December
☁️
+34°F
16 December
☁️
+39°F
17 December
☀️
+37°F
18 December
☁️
+41°F
19 December
☁️
+35°F
20 December
☁️
+33°F
21 December
☁️
+40°F
22 December
☁️
+43°F
23 December
☀️
+39°F
24 December
☀️
+30°F
25 December
☀️
+34°F
26 December
☀️
+46°F
27 December
☀️
+39°F
28 December
☁️
+48°F
29 December
☀️
+40°F
30 December
☁️
+39°F
31 December
☁️
+40°F
In December 2023 Edmonton had 11 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +23°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Edmonton climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Edmonton in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+43°F) and the highest in 2023 (+54°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 185 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 848 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edmonton in December:

Is December a good time to visit Edmonton?

December is a really good time to go to Edmonton. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Edmonton.

Can you sunbathe in Edmonton in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Edmonton rainy in December?

Edmonton is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Edmonton in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edmonton in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Edmonton

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edmonton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.