Edmonton · October
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 49°F, low 33°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
49° / 33°F
Humidity
69%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
13 mph
What October feels like in Edmonton
Sunrise
08:03
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:35
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 October
The kit for October in Edmonton: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-13° avg high
-1 rain days
Edmonton in September →
October
49°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs November
+17° avg high
0 rain days
Edmonton in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edmonton in October?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Edmonton in October?+
Average high 49°F, average low 33°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Edmonton?+
Compared to September (avg high 62°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 31°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Edmonton in October?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in October, on average.