Edmonton has a fairly dry climate, with the hot summers and cold winters typical of Canada. Winter temperatures (December to February) average between 5°F (-15°C) and 21°F (-6°C) in January. Spring begins to warm up in late March, with rapid temperature increases into April. The summers (June to August) are warm and sunny, with average temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 73°F (23°C), with rainstorms in July. Autumn is between September and November, with noticeably cooler temperatures.