Calgary weather in January
January in Calgary: freezing, dry, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Calgary · #526 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 42/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Calgary climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -11°C / 13°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 7 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.3 cm / 2.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Calgary in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Calgary?
- January in Calgary: freezing, dry, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Calgary on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
- What is the weather like in Calgary in January?
- In January, Calgary averages a daily high of -0.8°C and a low of -10.6°C, with about 7.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Calgary in January?
- Calgary has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Calgary in January?
- Calgary sees roughly 7.3 cm of snowfall in January.