Edmonton · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 18°F, low 3°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 77% — 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
18° / 3°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
14 mph
What February feels like in Edmonton
Sunrise
08:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:42
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 February
The kit for February in Edmonton: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
-3° avg high
-1 rain days
Edmonton in January →
February
18°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-13° avg high
-1 rain days
Edmonton in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edmonton in February?+
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 February?+
Average high 18°F, average low 3°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Edmonton?+
Compared to January (avg high 22°F), February is cooler. Compared to March (avg high 32°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Edmonton in February?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in February, on average.