When is the best time to go to Calgary
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Calgary, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Calgary
Calgary weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Calgary are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 17mm | 3.9hrs | 9.8hrs |
January is a dry month in Calgary and the temperature is generally very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calgary for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Calgary and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Calgary with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 12mm | 5.2hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Calgary is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calgary for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Calgary and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Calgary with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 17mm | 6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Calgary is characteristically cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calgary.
March is in the spring in Calgary and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Calgary with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 29mm | 7.5hrs | 15hrs |
Calgary's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calgary.
April is in the spring in Calgary and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Calgary with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 55mm | 8.6hrs | 16.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Calgary and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calgary.
May is in the spring in Calgary and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Calgary with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 79mm | 10hrs | 9.8hrs |
June in Calgary is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calgary.
June is in the summer in Calgary and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Calgary with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 66mm | 10.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Calgary is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Calgary, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Calgary and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 48mm | 9.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Calgary is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Calgary, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Calgary and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 44mm | 7.1hrs | 15hrs |
Calgary's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Calgary.
September is in the fall / autumn in Calgary and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Calgary weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 17mm | 6.2hrs | 16.8hrs |
October is a dry month in Calgary and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Calgary, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Calgary and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 14mm | 4.5hrs | 9.8hrs |
Calgary's weather in November is typically cold and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calgary.
November is in the fall / autumn in Calgary and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 16mm | 3.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Calgary is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calgary for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Calgary and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Calgary weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 12mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -4.9°C 23.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
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