Traveling to Calgary, Scotland, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Calgary, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
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When to go to Calgary, Scotland, United Kingdom
Based on the climate and weather in Calgary, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Calgary, Scotland, United Kingdom
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Calgary, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types G. This one should be sufficient for most locations, but check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Calgary. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Tiree Island visitors may do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
What to wear/what to pack for Calgary, Scotland, United Kingdom by month
January
In January, Calgary is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C).
This is also a rainy time for Calgary, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 90%. Additionally, it is very windy.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings remain dry. We like: this one
February
If you go to Calgary in February, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Fleeces
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Jacket or coat
- Lip balm
- Standard footwear
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a perfect option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings remain dry. We recommend: this one
March
March for Calgary can be brisk and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Lip balm
- Socks
- Standard footwear
- A rain coat to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a perfect one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We like: this one
April
In April, Calgary can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C).
This is also a rainy time for Calgary, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 80%. Additionally, it is breezy.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Standard footwear
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- A rain coat to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We like these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings stay dry. We recommend: this one
May
May in Calgary is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Light jacket or fleece
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
- A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things don't get wet. We like: this one
June
June in Calgary is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Pants or jeans
- Light jacket or fleece
- Dresses
- Standard footwear
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We suggest: this one
July
July is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Standard footwear
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a perfect option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We recommend: this one
August
Traveling to Calgary in August, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Socks
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags remain dry. We suggest: this one
September
September in Calgary is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C).
It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 80% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light jacket or fleece
- Dresses
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags don't get wet. We suggest: this one
October
If you vacation in Calgary during October, you will probably find that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).
Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long skirts
- Socks
- Dresses
- Standard footwear
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Pants or jeans
- A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is an excellent option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags don't get wet. We recommend: this one
November
November in Calgary is pretty cool and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C).
It tends to rain about two thirds of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Dresses
- Socks
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Long skirts
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things don't get wet. We like: this one
December
December in Calgary can be very chilly and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.
During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Fleeces
- Lip balm
- Standard footwear
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings stay dry. We recommend: this one
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