Edmonton in December
The weather in December
In December, Edmonton averages daytime highs of -6° and night-time lows of -17° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 16 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 5.9° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.4°.
December scores 35/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Edmonton. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 09:45 and sets at 17:15 local time, giving 7 h 30 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.
Why 35/100?
How the score for December is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Edmonton in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Edmonton?
December scores 35/100 for Edmonton, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are -6°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Edmonton in December?
Daytime highs average -6°C and night-time lows -17°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Edmonton in December?
Edmonton receives about 16 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 8 days.