When visiting Calgary, be prepared by bringing along clothes
to add layers when necessary. You may need a coat, even in the
summertime, because the mountain air gets quite chilly in the
evenings after the sun goes down.
In contrast, be ready to wear short sleeves in January if the
Chinook winds come your way while you’re there. Calgary’s
weather is greatly influenced by the city’s close proximity
to the Rocky Mountains (just 60 minutes away!); it has cool winters
(though mild by Canadian standards) and short, warm summers.
The city is also one of the sunniest in Canada, with 2,405 hours
of annual sunshine, on average. Although Calgary's winters can
be uncomfortably cold: warm, dry Chinook winds routinely blow
into the city from the Pacific Ocean during the winter months,
giving Calgarians a break from the cold.
As a consequence of Calgary's high elevation, summer evenings
can be very cool, the average summer minimum temperature is 46°F,
and frosts can occur in any month of the year. Calgary has experienced
snowfall even in July and August! Unlike cities further east,
like Toronto or Montreal, humidity is almost never a factor during
the Calgary summer.
Current Calgary Weather
Observed at Calgary Int'l Airport on 2010-09-02 17:00:00
 | 19°C Sunny |
| Feels Like | | Wind | NE 9 km/h |
| Humidity | 31 % | Pressure | 102.4 kPa falling |
| Dew Point | 1.8°C | Visibility | 64.4 km |
| Air Quality | | Temperature | 19.2°C |
Short Term Forecast
| | Thursday Night | Friday | Friday Night | Saturday | Sunday |
| |  |  |  |  |  |
| | A Few Clouds | Sunny With Cloudy Periods | Clear | A Mix Of Sun And Cloud | A Mix Of Sun And Cloud |
| Low | 6&°C | | 10°C | | 8&°C |
| High | | 23°C | | 20°C | 11°C |
Detailed Calgary Weather Forecast
| Thursday Night | A few clouds. Low 6. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Friday | Sunny with cloudy periods. High 23. UV index 5 or moderate. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Friday Night | Clear. Low 10. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Saturday | A mix of sun and cloud. High 20. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Sunday | A mix of sun and cloud. Low 8. High 11. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Monday | A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 4. High 12. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Tuesday | A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 5. High 15. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |
| Wednesday | A mix of sun and cloud. Low 6. High 15. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Thursday 02 September 2010 |