Month guide · Calgary · Canada
Calgary in November
What November is really like in Calgary: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -8°C (18°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Cold and often grey; mountain ski hills begin opening late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -8°C (18°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Calgary: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -8°C (18°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (12°C (54°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 0°C (32°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:53
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Crisp, dry September days and golden larches in the Rockies, cooling quickly towards November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Calgary, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Northeast Calgary
TELUS Spark Science Centre
Combine with the zoo, a short drive away, for a full family day.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Garden · Downtown
Devonian Gardens
An indoor botanical garden on the top level of the CORE Shopping Centre, under a long glass roof, with tropical plants, a living wall, fish ponds and a children's play area.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Beltline and 17th Avenue
Lougheed House
The formal gardens are a quiet spot for a break between 17th Avenue cafés.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Experience · Stampede Park
Calgary Stampede
Billed as 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth', the Stampede is a ten-day festival every July with professional rodeo, evening chuckwagon races, a grandstand show, a midway fair and a parade through downtown on the opening Friday.
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -8°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Calgary?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Calgary in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Calgary?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and often grey; mountain ski hills begin opening late in the month.
+How warm is Calgary in November?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Calgary in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.