Calgary Weather in January
Canada · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high-1°C (30°F)
Avg low-10°C (14°F)
Rainfall16 mm (0.6 in)
RatingPoor 2.4/10
Calgary in January sees daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), dropping to about -10°C (14°F) at night. January is winter in Canada. The month is very dry, with about 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 8.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Calgary?
January is not the best time to visit Calgary (2.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | -1°C (30°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -10°C (14°F) |
| Daily mean | -6°C (22°F) |
| Rainfall | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 70% |
| Daylight | 8.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.4 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Calgary in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Calgary weather in other months
Jan-1°C / -10°C16 mmPoorFeb0°C / -10°C23 mmPoorMar5°C / -6°C27 mmFairApr10°C / -2°C45 mmFairMay17°C / 4°C79 mmGoodJun20°C / 8°C118 mmGoodJul25°C / 12°C59 mmExcellentAug24°C / 11°C62 mmExcellentSep20°C / 7°C49 mmExcellentOct12°C / 1°C31 mmGoodNov3°C / -5°C26 mmPoorDec-2°C / -10°C24 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit CalgaryFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Edmonton-6°C · 22 mm
- Vancouver6°C · 197 mm
- Seattle, Washington7°C · 178 mm
- Victoria7°C · 148 mm
- Denver, Colorado8°C · 18 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.