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Calgary Weather in February

Calgary in February

The short of it: Calgary in February averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 9 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -12° · rain 10 mm · daylight 9 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

February in Calgary brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -12°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 55 min in mid-February, 93 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Calgary runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Centre City, 1 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Calgary, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Centre CityAlberta1 km SE0°-12°10 mm
BeltlineAlberta2 km SE0°-12°10 mm
ThorncliffeAlberta6 km NNE0°-12°9.0 mm
VarsityAlberta7 km NW0°-13°10 mm
Signal HillAlberta7 km WSW0°-13°11 mm
BownessAlberta7 km WNW0°-13°10 mm
DoverAlberta7 km ESE0°-12°10 mm
Huntington HillsAlberta8 km N0°-12°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Calgary Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Calgary by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°9.0 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February0°-12°10 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March4°-8°16 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°26 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°54 mm14 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°104 mm13 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
July25°10°57 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August24°9°61 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°43 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°16 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°14 mm13 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm12 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Calgary in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Calgary in February?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Calgary?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Calgary in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 56 min in December to 16 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Calgary in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Calgary in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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