Calgary’s weather shifts from heavy rain and wind today to sunny and warmer days ahead, with highs reaching up to 28°C by Monday

CALGARY, AB – Hold onto your umbrellas, Calgary! The weather is going to take you on a bit of a wild ride over the next few days.

Today, the city will experience heavy rain, with amounts between 15 to 25 mm expected. This rain will be accompanied by strong winds from the northwest, gusting up to 80 km/h in the morning, making for a blustery and wet day. Temperatures will struggle to climb beyond 14°C. The rain is expected to taper off by the evening, with skies clearing overnight and a low of around 9°C.

Starting Thursday, the rain will be a distant memory as sunny skies make a welcome return. Temperatures will gradually rise, reaching 22°C on Thursday, and by the weekend, we can expect highs in the mid-to-high 20s, peaking at 28°C by Monday. This shift to warmer, sunnier weather is a perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the last days of August.

Historically, Calgary’s late August weather can vary, with average highs around 21°C, so the upcoming sunny spell is a bit of a treat. The record high for this date is 31.1°C, set back in 1961, so while we’re not hitting those heights, it will be pleasantly warm.

Wardrobe Tip: Keep your raincoat handy for today, but starting tomorrow, you’ll want to switch to lighter layers and maybe even some sunscreen as the sun takes over.

Weather Trivia: Calgary’s weather can be quite extreme. On this day in 1917, temperatures dipped as low as 2.2°C, a reminder that the city is known for its unpredictable weather swings.