Calgary · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 30°F, low 12°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
30° / 12°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
7/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Calgary
Sunrise
09:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:00
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 January
The kit for January in Calgary: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
+3° avg high
-2 rain days
Calgary in December →
January
30°F avg high
7 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
+2° avg high
-3 rain days
Calgary in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Calgary in January?+
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 January?+
Average high 30°F, average low 12°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Calgary?+
Compared to December (avg high 27°F), January is warmer. Compared to February (avg high 28°F), January is warmer.
Does it rain often in Calgary in January?+
Expect about 7 measurable rain days in January, on average.