Calgary weather in October (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the October weather in Calgary? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Calgary generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Calgary in October usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of snow/rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Calgary, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 44%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Calgary in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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