Calgary weather in December

December in Calgary: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Calgary · #557 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 34/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Calgary climate normals — December

Daytime high-3°C / 27°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 10°F
Feels like (high)-7°C / 19°F
Rainfall22 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point-12°C / 10°F
Sunshine4.8 h/day
Daylight8 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall25.2 cm / 9.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Calgary in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Calgary?
December in Calgary: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Calgary on SeasonMap's comfort score (34/100).
What is the weather like in Calgary in December?
In December, Calgary averages a daily high of -2.9°C and a low of -12.3°C, with about 22.4 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Calgary in December?
Calgary has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Does it snow in Calgary in December?
Calgary sees roughly 25.2 cm of snowfall in December.

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