Calgary Climate by Month
The climate in Calgary is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Calgary, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a very cold -2°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -12°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Calgary receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 555 mm. The seasons in Calgary, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 17 mm over 8 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Calgary, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Calgary.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Calgary in Canada
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.
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