Edmonton Travel and Things to Do Guide
Welcome to Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City and one of Lonely Planet’s 2025 ‘Best in Travel’ Top Cities. From the continent’s first and wildest Fringe Theatre Festival and largest urban parkland to immersive Indigenous experiences and a thriving culinary scene, Edmonton offers excitement at every turn, making it the perfect backdrop for any event.
At Explore Edmonton, your success is our mission. From planning to execution, our Business Events team provides access to world-class venues and complimentary, full-service support to ensure your event exceeds expectations. Ranked among the Top 4 Cities in North America on the Global Destination Sustainability Index, Edmonton is an affordable and sustainable destination with no provincial sales tax and a deeply connected community that embraces big ideas and new experiences.
Explore Edmonton proudly leads the way in regenerative tourism, hosting sustainable events that make a lasting impact. As a Rainbow Registered destination, we create a welcoming, hospitable, and inclusive environment for all.
Need additional support? Our Business Events team can connect you with local experts, including Edmonton Global—Edmonton’s economic development organization—and share resources in key sectors such as energy, technology, health innovation, agri-business, and advanced manufacturing
Whether you’re planning a convention, conference, or tradeshow, let’s create something extraordinary together.
At Explore Edmonton, your success is our mission. From planning to execution, our Business Events team provides access to world-class venues and complimentary, full-service support to ensure your event exceeds expectations. Ranked among the Top 4 Cities in North America on the Global Destination Sustainability Index, Edmonton is an affordable and sustainable destination with no provincial sales tax and a deeply connected community that embraces big ideas and new experiences.
Explore Edmonton proudly leads the way in regenerative tourism, hosting sustainable events that make a lasting impact. As a Rainbow Registered destination, we create a welcoming, hospitable, and inclusive environment for all.
Need additional support? Our Business Events team can connect you with local experts, including Edmonton Global—Edmonton’s economic development organization—and share resources in key sectors such as energy, technology, health innovation, agri-business, and advanced manufacturing
Whether you’re planning a convention, conference, or tradeshow, let’s create something extraordinary together.
Weather and Seasonality
Edmonton enjoys four distinct seasons that typically transition easily from one to another. During the winter months, Edmonton's average temperature is -15°C, but temperatures have been known to drop to as low as -35°C. The average temperature throughout June and July is 22°C, though significantly higher temperatures are recorded regularly.
The city is fairly dry in terms of precipitation, with an average of 144 centimeters of snow per year and 38 centimeters of rain. Warm, dry weather makes summer the best time to visit and enjoy long days in the city.
The city is fairly dry in terms of precipitation, with an average of 144 centimeters of snow per year and 38 centimeters of rain. Warm, dry weather makes summer the best time to visit and enjoy long days in the city.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19°/2° | - |
| February | 23°/4° | - |
| March | 34°/16° | - |
| April | 50°/29° | - |
| May | 62°/39° | - |
| June | 68°/46° | - |
| July | 71°/50° | - |
| August | 69°/47° | - |
| September | 61°/39° | - |
| October | 51°/29° | - |
| November | 31°/13° | - |
| December | 21°/3° | - |