Calgary
City in Canada
Calgary is a city in Canada with a 2021 population of about 1.3 million. Located 2,875 km from Ottawa, it is known for landmarks such as the Calgary Tower and the Scotiabank Saddledome.
What to see
The city features the Calgary Tower and the Scotiabank Saddledome. Visitors also have access to the Calgary Zoo and the Glenbow Museum.
When to go
Calgary experiences cold winters with daily highs around -2 °C to -1 °C and lows of -11 °C in December and January. Temperatures rise significantly from May through September, with daily highs ranging from 17 °C to 24 °C. June is the wettest month, recording 92 mm of rain over about 14 days. July and August offer the warmest weather, making them suitable for outdoor activities.
Getting there
The city is served by Calgary International Airport, which is located 9 km from Calgary.
Top sights in Calgary
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is June, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 3 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -10 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -6 | -11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 66 | 92 | 66 | 56 | 48 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Calgary (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Calgary Zoo
- Glenbow Museum