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Calgary in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Calgary. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Crisp, sunny and settled; golden aspens and larches turn in the nearby mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Calgary: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (23°C (73°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:51
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September 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 September
- Calgary International Film Festival (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · West Calgary
Canada Olympic Park (WinSport)
Even if you don't ski, drive up for the view of the ski jumps and the city on the way to Banff.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- History
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
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Museum · East Village
Studio Bell, National Music Centre
Allow time for the interactive rooms on the upper floors; children and adults spend longer there than they expect.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
- Art
Architecture · East Village
Calgary Central Library
Designed by Snøhetta and opened in 2018, the library wraps the CTrain line inside its wooden archway entrance and rises through a timber-lined atrium.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 4°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Calgary?
One of the best months to visit Calgary, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Calgary?
It is one of the best months to visit Calgary. Crisp, sunny and settled; golden aspens and larches turn in the nearby mountains.
+How warm is Calgary in September?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Calgary in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.