When to go · Calgary
Calgary in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; Feb for skiing and chinook breaks). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 30
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
MixedCanada month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep; Feb for skiing and chinook breaks). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Weather in April
- CalgaryHighs around 11 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 30 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 30 days
- Prairies, Canada · Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoonfine
Very cold winters (−30 °C spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.Very cold winters (−22 °F spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast