Calgary weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the January weather in Calgary? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Calgary generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Calgary in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 8 days of snowfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 54%  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

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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 Calgary in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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