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When to go · Calgary

Calgary in August

Great month. Inside Calgary's best window: Jun–Sep; Feb for skiing and chinook breaks.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
23°C / 9°C
average high / low
Rain days
54
Crowds
High
Canada overall
Prices
High
Canada overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Calgary

Inside Calgary's best window: Jun–Sep; Feb for skiing and chinook breaks.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • CalgaryHighs around 23 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 54 days
  • Prairies, Canada · Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoonbest weather

    Very cold winters (−30 °C spells), warm sunny summers; Calgary Stampede in July.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
High
Prices · Canada overall
High

Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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