Best Time to Visit Calgary for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, July, June

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-9°C – 15°C

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Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Calgary?

The best time to visit Calgary for backpacking is August, July, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Calgary

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-9°	-2°	14	6.3	89%	dry
February	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-7°	0°	11	5.4	76%	dry
March	49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	4°	21	7.5	71%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	10°	39	8.1	58%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	15°	61	9.7	56%	shoulder
June	75Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	99	12.8	62%	shoulder
July	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	22°	64	10.2	60%	shoulder
August	96Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	49	8.4	60%	dry
September	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	17°	46	8.1	59%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	11°	23	5.6	61%	dry
November	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	3°	19	5.4	72%	dry
December	45Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-8°	-1°	13	5.2	80%	dry