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Edmonton in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Edmonton in October 2024

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Edmonton in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 1 rainy days and 16 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edmonton has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Edmonton in October

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

The temperature in October is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +48°F.

Is Edmonton warm or cold in October?

Edmonton is typically chill in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Edmonton:

Climate in Edmonton in October

Edmonton weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+64°F+52°F+32°F
Min. temperature
+19°F-11°F-29°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+82°F+66°F
Rainfall
42 mm16 mm4 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%65%73%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
985
Cloudy days
162123
Rainy days
510
Snowy days
012

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 42 mm to 16 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in September to 8 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Edmonton in October 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 October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 20 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edmonton wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

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

How was the weather last October in Edmonton?

This is the weather in Edmonton in October 2023:
1 October
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+69°F
2 October
☀️
+76°F
3 October
☁️
+73°F
4 October
☀️
+68°F
5 October
☁️
+64°F
6 October
☀️
+62°F
7 October
☀️
+70°F
8 October
☀️
+72°F
9 October
☁️
+70°F
10 October
☁️
+68°F
11 October
☀️
+54°F
12 October
☀️
+56°F
13 October
☁️
+69°F
14 October
☁️
+68°F
15 October
☁️
+62°F
16 October
☁️
+66°F
17 October
☀️
+73°F
18 October
☀️
+73°F
19 October
☀️
+71°F
20 October
☁️
+66°F
21 October
☁️
+53°F
22 October
☁️
+43°F
23 October
☁️
+42°F
24 October
☀️
+40°F
25 October
☁️
+45°F
26 October
☁️
+47°F
27 October
☁️
+62°F
28 October
☁️
+59°F
29 October
☁️
+50°F
30 October
☁️
+62°F
31 October
☁️
+49°F
In October 2023 Edmonton had 12 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 20%. 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 October?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2016 (+44°F) and the highest in 2022 (+63°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 46 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edmonton in October:

Is October a good time to visit Edmonton?

October 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 October?

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

Is Edmonton rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Edmonton in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edmonton in October, 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, 2022.

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.