Calgary · October
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 32°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 32°F
Humidity
66%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
11 mph
What October feels like in Calgary
Sunrise
08:02
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:41
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 October
The kit for October in Calgary: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-12° avg high
0 rain days
Calgary in September →
October
51°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: midday
vs November
+15° avg high
+1 rain days
Calgary in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Calgary in October?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Calgary in October?+
Average high 51°F, average low 32°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Calgary?+
Compared to September (avg high 63°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 37°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Calgary in October?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in October, on average.