Calgary Weather Forecast
Calgary weather: 57°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Calgary is a city in Alberta. Calgary is known for Stampede and Rockies access. It has a population of about 1.3 million.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Calgary with clear. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 51°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Calgary is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 10°F.
Nearby highlights include Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Lake Louise and Lake Louise.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.5°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Calgary today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Calgary right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:34 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Calgary
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 51° | 7% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 56° | 4% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 55° | 19% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 55° | 19% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 52° | 5% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 54° | 14% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 14% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 47° | 14% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 52° | 14% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 48° | 21% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 53° | 21% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 48° | 22% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 43° | 16% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 46° | 13% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 42° | 11% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 21% | -- | — |
Climate in Calgary month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 13° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 28° | 10° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 36° | 18° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 48° | 29° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 41° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 47° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 55° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 52° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 70° | 46° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 53° | 33° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 37° | 21° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 15° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Calgary
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Calgary
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Calgary
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Calgary
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Calgary?
Calgary is a city in Alberta. Its coordinates are 51.0447, -114.0719. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Calgary right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Calgary?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Calgary, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Calgary in?
Calgary observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:34 AM.
How many people live in Calgary?
Calgary has a population of approximately 1.3 million.
What are the top things to do in Calgary?
Popular options include Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Glacier National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
