January · Canada
Best time to visit Calgary in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Calgary in January
Average temperature -7°C, 14 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Calgary scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 14 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
A compact downtown, Bow River paths, and quick access to the Rockies define Calgary.
January in Calgary: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages -7°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 14 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Calgary in January?
- In January, Calgary averages -7°C, 14 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Calgary?
- January earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Calgary in January?
- Expect about 14 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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