Banff Climate by Month
Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Alberta's Rockies.
Average day and night temperature
In Banff, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in July to a very cold -10°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -18°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Banff receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 778 mm. The climate in Banff shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 130 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm of snowfall over 8 snowy 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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Banff.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Banff in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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