Edmonton · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 21°F, low 7°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
21° / 7°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
12 mph
What December feels like in Edmonton
Sunrise
09:43
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:16
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
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 December
The kit for December in Edmonton: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-10° avg high
-3 rain days
Edmonton in November →
December
21°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
-1° avg high
-4 rain days
Edmonton in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edmonton in December?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Edmonton in December?+
Average high 21°F, average low 7°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Edmonton?+
Compared to November (avg high 31°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 22°F), December is cooler.
Does it rain often in Edmonton in December?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in December, on average.