Are you considering a trip to Edmonton in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +21°F and about 5 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 flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Edmonton;
Average weather
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+21°F
Avg. max. temperature
-44°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edmonton has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Edmonton in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edmonton for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +27°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +45°F during the day and a minimum of -6°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°F to +18°F.
Is Edmonton warm or cold in January?
Edmonton is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°F to +21°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°F to +7°F.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
January is the coldest month in Edmonton, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Edmonton in January
Edmonton weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+23°F
+21°F
+25°F
Min. temperature
-42°F
-44°F
-38°F
Max. temperature
+59°F
+52°F
+59°F
Rainfall
2 mm
4 mm
1 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
71%
69%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
5
Cloudy days
14
14
14
Rainy days
1
1
1
Snowy days
10
10
9
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +23°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 4 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in December to 5 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Edmonton in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Edmonton is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Edmonton is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January 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 January in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 6%, for a monthly total of around 12 mm.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Edmonton?
This is the weather in Edmonton in January 2023:
1 January
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+27°F
2 January
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+29°F
3 January
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+24°F
4 January
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+25°F
5 January
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+25°F
6 January
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+28°F
7 January
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+28°F
8 January
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+24°F
9 January
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+28°F
10 January
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+23°F
11 January
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+23°F
12 January
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+21°F
13 January
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+13°F
14 January
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+19°F
15 January
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+22°F
16 January
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+24°F
17 January
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+23°F
18 January
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+19°F
19 January
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+30°F
20 January
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+35°F
21 January
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+43°F
22 January
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+38°F
23 January
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+38°F
24 January
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+38°F
25 January
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+41°F
26 January
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+44°F
27 January
🌨️
+38°F
28 January
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+9°F
29 January
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+6°F
30 January
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+16°F
31 January
🌨️
+17°F
In January 2023 Edmonton had 3 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°F, with an absolute maximum of +45°F and a minimum of +5°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Edmonton climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Edmonton in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Edmonton?
January 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 January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Edmonton rainy in January?
Edmonton is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Edmonton in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edmonton in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.