Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta and is located at the 51st parallel, 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level, and east of the Rocky Mountains. In 1988, it hosted the Winter Olympics.
, characterized by low precipitation (especially in winter) and strong variations in temperature.
of the year, the temperature can drop to -30 °C (-22 °F) or even below. In January 1997, it dropped to -39.7 °C (-39.5 °F).
fall per year. Typically, it can snow from late September to mid-May.
blows, the wind that comes down from the mountains, the temperature can reach 10 °C (50 °F), and sometimes 15 °C (59 °F), even in the middle of winter.
of the year, temperatures can reach 30 °C (86 °F), or even higher. The heat record belongs to August 2018, with 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). In 2021, the temperature reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F) in late June and early July.
Summer is the rainiest season due to afternoon thunderstorms, which can be accompanied by hail.
Calgary is the sunniest city in Canada.
The best time to visit Calgary is summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, at night it can be cold, so it may be helpful to bring a jacket and sweater.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-6.3 °C, with a minimum of
-12.6 °C and a maximum of
0 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-27.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-39.7 °C in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
17.6 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
February is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-5 °C, with a minimum of
-11.5 °C and a maximum of
1.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-23 °C. However, it dropped to
-33 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12.5 °C. However, it reached
22.7 °C in February 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
March is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-1.2 °C, with a minimum of
-7.8 °C and a maximum of
5.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-21 °C. However, it dropped to
-32.3 °C in March 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
25.2 °C in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
April is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
4.9 °C, with a minimum of
-2.2 °C and a maximum of
12 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10 °C. However, it dropped to
-20.4 °C in April 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
15.5 kph.
May is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
10.4 °C, with a minimum of
3.1 °C and a maximum of
17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8 °C in May 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
15.3 kph.
June is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.1 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
20.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in June 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
33.5 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
10.1 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.5 °C in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34.2 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16.8 °C, with a minimum of
9 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.2 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
36.5 °C in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
September is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.3 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7 °C in September 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33.2 °C in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
October is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
5.8 °C, with a minimum of
-1.2 °C and a maximum of
12.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-25 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
28.2 °C in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
November is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.3 °C, with a minimum of
-7.6 °C and a maximum of
5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-20 °C. However, it dropped to
-31.3 °C in November 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
23.1 °C in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
December is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-5.6 °C, with a minimum of
-11.9 °C and a maximum of
0.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-38.2 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
11 °C. However, it reached
19.5 °C in December 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.