Edmonton · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 22°F, low 7°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 80% — 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
22° / 7°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
14 mph
What January feels like in Edmonton
Sunrise
09:39
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:47
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 January
The kit for January in Edmonton: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
+1° avg high
+4 rain days
Edmonton in December →
January
22°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
+3° avg high
+1 rain days
Edmonton in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edmonton in January?+
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 January?+
Average high 22°F, average low 7°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Edmonton?+
Compared to December (avg high 21°F), January is warmer. Compared to February (avg high 18°F), January is warmer.
Does it rain often in Edmonton in January?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in January, on average.