Best time to visit Calgary

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Gateway to Banff, 90 minutes west.

Calgary month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	-1°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	1°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	4°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Mixed	11°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Good	16°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Good	20°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
July	Good	23°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Calgary Stampede
August	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
September	Good	18°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	11°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Poor	3°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	0°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Calgary are usually cheapest in October–April. Highs only reach about -1°C in November–February.
Crowds and prices peak in July, so book early.
Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in December–January.

Chinook winds can raise Calgary’s winter temperature by over 20°C in a few hours.

When is the best time to visit Calgary?

The best time to visit Calgary is August–September. Gateway to Banff, 90 minutes west.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Calgary?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.

When is Calgary busiest?

Calgary is busiest in July.

What is the weather like in Calgary?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C, and January the coolest at -1°C. The wettest period is June–July.