What’s the climate like in Calgary?
The current climate of Calgary features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Calgary in recent years was 36°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -29°C in January 2020.
On average, Calgary gets 605 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 68 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Calgary?
The best time to visit Calgary for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Calgary. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Calgary
The climate table of Calgary shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | -2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 4 | -1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -9 | -12 | -6 | -1 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 0 | -5 | -10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 33 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 63 | 94 | 66 | 119 | 49 | 40 | 25 | 40 |
| Snow (cm) | 11 | 14 | 6,6 | 4,7 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 7,9 | 10 | 11 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in February
- Precipitation*: 605 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
- Snowfall: 68 cm per year
- Driest months: 24 mm in March, 25 mm in November and 26 mm in February
- Wettest months: 119 mm in August, 94 mm in June and 66 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Calgary
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Calgary, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Calgary
This graph shows how much precipitation Calgary, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Calgary
This graph shows how much snow Calgary, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Calgary
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Calgary, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Calgary
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Calgary, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Calgary
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Calgary, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Calgary
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Calgary, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Calgary by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Calgary. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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