Calgary weather in January
Calgary in January averages -6°C (21°F) and 9 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Calgary, January is the third coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- -6°C (21°F)
-12–0°C · 11–32°F
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Calgary like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Calgary in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -12°C (11°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Calgary is about the same temperature as December and about as wet as it, which averages -6°C (21°F).
January in Calgary is 0.6°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages -6°C (20°F).
Daylight in Calgary in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 8 hours 25 minutes in Calgary, rising about 08:33 and setting about 16:58 local time.
January ends 1 hour 10 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 8 hours 7 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Calgary
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Calgary
What to read before you book.
Calgary weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 21°F | 9 mm |
| February | -6°C / 20°F | 13 mm |
| March | -2°C / 28°F | 19 mm |
| April | 4°C / 40°F | 28 mm |
| May | 10°C / 49°F | 58 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 44 mm |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 47 mm |
| September | 12°C / 54°F | 33 mm |
| October | 5°C / 42°F | 21 mm |
| November | -2°C / 29°F | 17 mm |
| December | -6°C / 21°F | 17 mm |
Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Calgary in January
January climate averages for Calgary, 1991–2020.
Calgary averages -6°C (21°F) in January, ranging from about -12°C (11°F) at night to 0°C (32°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 9 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. January averages -6°C (21°F) against -6°C (20°F) in February — 0.6°C warmer.
January is about as warm as December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 25 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 16 hours 32 minutes in June and 7 hours 56 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 08:33 and sunset about 16:58 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 10 minutes longer than it starts.
