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Calgary in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Calgary in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Calgary, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Calgary in January 2025

Good Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Calgary in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +30°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 11 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°F
Avg. max. temperature
-35°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Calgary has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Calgary in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Calgary for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +48°F during the day to a minimum of -9°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +23°F.

Is Calgary warm or cold in January?

Calgary is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°F to +30°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°F to +12°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

January is one of the coolest months in Calgary, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Calgary in January

Calgary weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+28°F+30°F+32°F
Min. temperature
-35°F-35°F-33°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+57°F+70°F
Rainfall
1 mm1 mm1 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
63%62%62%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
192018
Rainy days
111
Snowy days
877

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°F to +30°F during the day. The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 1 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 62%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Calgary in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Calgary is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Calgary based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Calgary is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Calgary wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Calgary based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 9 mm.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Calgary?

This is the weather in Calgary in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+35°F
2 January
☀️
+31°F
3 January
☀️
+32°F
4 January
☀️
+32°F
5 January
☀️
+26°F
6 January
☀️
+48°F
7 January
☁️
+43°F
8 January
☁️
+37°F
9 January
☁️
+41°F
10 January
☁️
+39°F
11 January
☀️
+30°F
12 January
☀️
+38°F
13 January
☁️
+47°F
14 January
☁️
+42°F
15 January
☁️
+34°F
16 January
🌫️
+30°F
17 January
☀️
+36°F
18 January
☀️
+38°F
19 January
☁️
+38°F
20 January
☁️
+41°F
21 January
☀️
+47°F
22 January
☁️
+45°F
23 January
☀️
+40°F
24 January
☁️
+38°F
25 January
🌨️
+40°F
26 January
☁️
+48°F
27 January
🌨️
+39°F
28 January
🌨️
+19°F
29 January
☀️
+5°F
30 January
🌨️
+21°F
31 January
☁️
+24°F
In January 2023 Calgary had 12 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +5°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Calgary climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Calgary in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+47°F) and the highest in 2023 (+56°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 203 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 702 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Calgary in January:

Is January a good time to visit Calgary?

January is a really good time to go to Calgary. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Calgary.

Can you sunbathe in Calgary in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Calgary rainy in January?

Calgary is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Calgary in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Calgary in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Calgary

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Calgary, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.