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Calgary in June
What June is really like in Calgary: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Calgary. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 16.5 hours of daylight. Green and long-daylight, but the wettest month with afternoon thunderstorms and occasional hail.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Calgary: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:21
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:52
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, sunny days, festivals and the Stampede; June thunderstorms, and possible wildfire smoke in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Lilac Festival — street festival on 4th Street SW (usually early June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Southwest Calgary
Heritage Park Historical Village
One of Canada's largest living-history villages sits on the Glenmore Reservoir, with relocated historic buildings, costumed interpreters, a working steam train and a paddlewheel boat on the reservoir.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
Historic site · Inglewood
Fort Calgary at the Confluence
The grounds and riverside paths are free to wander even when you skip the interpretive centre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Free
Street · Downtown
Stephen Avenue Walk
Eighth Avenue SW is a pedestrian street of sandstone buildings from the early 1900s, now filled with restaurants, pubs and shops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
Nature · Inglewood
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Bring binoculars and go early in the morning, when bird activity is highest.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°C and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Calgary?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Calgary?
It is one of the best months to visit Calgary. Green and long-daylight, but the wettest month with afternoon thunderstorms and occasional hail.
+How warm is Calgary in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Calgary in June?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.