Edmonton

What’s the weather like in Edmonton in September?

The Edmonton weather in September is perfect for a fun trip to this lively city in south west Canada. The temperature’s dropped a little from the main summer months, but there’s still lots of sunshine and daylight to enjoy. It’s usually a little drier than June, July and August too.

Geographical influences

Edmonton is in Canada’s Alberta province, about 250km north of Calgary. It’s at a lower altitude than Calgary and isn’t affected by the strong winds that can blow across from the Rocky Mountains. You’re unlikely to get any summer thunderstorms during early September.

Averages

The weather in Edmonton in September sees an average daytime high temperature of 18°C. The usual daytime average is more likely to be 15°C, dipping to 10°C on rare cooler days. The night time temperature will be around 7°C or 8°C, so you’ll need a jacket if you’re planning evenings out around the city. The sun still shines brightly during September with an average of eight hours each day. The sun doesn’t set until 8.20pm at the beginning of the month. Rainfall here is light during September. Just 34mm falls over nine rain-affected days. The wind speed is moderate at 8mph.