Calgary · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 28°F, low 8°F. Layering becomes the workout. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
28° / 8°F
Humidity
65%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
11 mph
What February feels like in Calgary
Sunrise
08:48
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:51
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Calgary in February
The kit for February in Calgary: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
-2° avg high
+3 rain days
Calgary in January →
February
28°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-12° avg high
0 rain days
Calgary in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Calgary in February?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Calgary in February?+
Average high 28°F, average low 8°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Calgary?+
Compared to January (avg high 30°F), February is cooler. Compared to March (avg high 40°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Calgary in February?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in February, on average.