Banff (AB) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Banff, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C (64°F) in July to a very cold -10°C (14°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 4°C (39°F) in July to around -18°C (0°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Banff receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 778 mm (31 in). The climate in Banff shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm (1.3 in) of snowfall over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Banff Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Banff serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Banff.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 66%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 39%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year