What is the weather like in Calgary vs Edmonton in January?

In January, Calgary averages 0°C high / -11°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Edmonton averages -4°C high / -13°C low with about 16 mm.

Calgary vs Edmonton in January

Calgary is the better pick in January — 43 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Calgary is freezing, dry, clean air, while Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air.

Calgary vs Edmonton — January climate, side by side

	Calgary	Edmonton
Comfort score	43/100 (F)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-5°C	-8°C
Avg high / low	0° / -11°	-4° / -13°
Rainfall	7 mm	16 mm
Rainy days	2	4
Humidity	72%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	32	49

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Calgary vs Edmonton in January — FAQ

Is January better in Calgary or Edmonton?: Calgary is the better pick in January — 43 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Calgary is freezing, dry, clean air, while Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Calgary vs Edmonton in January?: In January, Calgary averages 0°C high / -11°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Edmonton averages -4°C high / -13°C low with about 16 mm.