Edmonton · April
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 47°F, low 28°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
47° / 28°F
Humidity
64%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
13 mph
What April feels like in Edmonton
Sunrise
06:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Edmonton in April
The kit for April in Edmonton: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+16° avg high
+1 rain days
Edmonton in March →
April
47°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs May
-15° avg high
0 rain days
Edmonton in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edmonton in April?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Edmonton in April?+
Average high 47°F, average low 28°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Edmonton?+
Compared to March (avg high 32°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 63°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Edmonton in April?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in April, on average.