Weather in Calgary

Best time to visit

To explore Calgary’s outdoor attractions and nearby national parks, the best time to visit is during July and August, with warm, dry weather and long daylight hours. Calgary Stampede, the city’s famous rodeo competition, runs each July. There’s plenty going on either side of the summer too when the weather is still pleasant. Cold winters can be a shock to visitors, but the city is often blessed with clear blue skies. For many, this is the best time to visit as it provides convenient access to the nearby world-renowned ski resorts at Banff and Lake Louise.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
8
°C
0.1mm
3
wnw
73%
1,023mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
2
°C
0.1mm
5
sw
60%
1,011mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
1
°C
2.5mm
4
n
68%
1,020mb
Good
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
9
°C
2.5mm
7
sse
76%
1,017mb
Good
Thu
Clear
Clear skies
1
1
°C
2.6mm
3
nw
81%
1,017mb
Good
Fri
Iso Rain Swrs Night
Light rain shower
1
3
°C
2.5mm
4
nne
88%
1,015mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
14.6mm
7
sse
72%
1,010mb
Good
Sun
Sunny
Sunny skies
1
0
°C
0mm
11
ese
47%
1,009mb
Good
Mon
Heavy Rain
Heavy rain
1
3
°C
0mm
20
nne
96%
999mb
Moderate
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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  • 51 to 70 is moderate to low
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  • 91 to 100 is high
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