Alberta weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Alberta, Canada. Like most weather services, we show Alberta at one spot: Calgary, its largest city. At 2:15 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 7°C (44°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 51%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Oct–Apr
About Calgary weather
Is it raining in Calgary right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 7° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Calgary this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–11° and lows of -2–2°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Calgary lately?
In the past 7 days, Calgary had 2 rainy days and 3.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Calgary?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Alberta weather by month
When is the best time to visit Alberta?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Alberta is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -4°C (26°F) in December to 24°C (74°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Alberta?
June is the wettest month, with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Alberta?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). December is the coolest, with highs of -4°C (26°F) and lows of -12°C (11°F).
Does Alberta have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 115 mm (4.5 in).
Alberta weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Calgary), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Alberta
Weather can differ a lot within Alberta: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | Jul–Sep | None | -4–24°C | 546 mm |
| Banff | Jul–Aug | None | -10–17°C | 785 mm |
| Edmonton | Jun–Sep | None | -6–24°C | 521 mm |
| Lethbridge | Jun–Sep | None | -2–27°C | 492 mm |
| Red Deer | Jun–Sep | None | -5–23°C | 530 mm |
| Airdrie | Jun–Sep | None | -4–24°C | 504 mm |
| Sherwood Park | Jun–Sep | None | -7–24°C | 503 mm |
| Grande Prairie | Jun–Sep | None | -6–22°C | 630 mm |
| Fort McMurray | Jun–Aug | None | -13–22°C | 606 mm |
| Medicine Hat | May–Sep | None | -2–29°C | 372 mm |
| St. Albert | Jun–Sep | None | -6–24°C | 521 mm |
| Centre City | Jul–Sep | None | -4–24°C | 546 mm |
Travel destinations in Alberta
Cities and towns in Alberta
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Lethbridge
- Red Deer
- Airdrie
- Sherwood Park
- Grande Prairie
- Fort McMurray
- Medicine Hat
- St. Albert
- Centre City
- Spruce Grove
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Lloydminster
- Okotoks
- Beltline
- Panorama Hills
- Saddle Ridge
- Cranston
- Evergreen
- Camrose
- Tuscany
- Evanston
- Wîhkwêntôwin
- Auburn Bay
- Stony Plain
- Taradale
- McKenzie Towne
- Sylvan Lake
- Coventry Hills
- Leduc
- Edgemont