Calgary weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Calgary this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Calgary typically includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -12°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Calgary in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically around 8 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 120 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Calgary. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calgary climate page with graphs.

 

Calgary, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 54%  

Sunshine 120 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Calgary should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Calgary.

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