Banff Climate by Month
Temperatures in Banff experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Banff, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Banff has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1001 mm of rainfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 rainy days. In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 64 mm of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Banff. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Banff.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Banff in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.
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