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The best time to visit Calgary

Month-by-month climate averages for Calgary, Alberta, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Calgary is usually May, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Calgary is warmest in July (highs near 25°C) and coldest in January (lows around -13°C), with roughly 485 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, July, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Calgary forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Calgary weather by month

what to expect in Calgary through the year

Here is Calgary's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Calgary by season.

Jan
-3°
-13°
Cold
Feb
-11°
Cold
Mar
-12°
Cold
Apr
10°
-2°
Cool
May
18°
Mild
Jun
21°
Mild
Wettest
Jul
25°
12°
Warm
Aug
24°
11°
Warm
Sep
20°
Mild
Oct
12°
Cool
Nov
-6°
Cold
Dec
-7°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Calgary?
The most comfortable time to visit Calgary is usually May, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Calgary?
July is the warmest month in Calgary, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Calgary?
January is the coldest month in Calgary, with lows around -13°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Calgary?
The wettest month in Calgary is usually June, out of roughly 485 mm of precipitation across the year.

Calgary month by month