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Banff National Park Weather & Climate: Canada

Climate by month across Banff National Park, Canada, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Banff National Park

Banff National Park in Canada sees its peak temperatures in July (18°C (64°F)) and its coolest in December (-10°C (14°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Banff, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Banff National Park experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Banff National Park sees significant variations throughout the year. June tends to be the wettest, receiving 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while February is much drier with just 33 mm (1.3 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Banff Lake Louise Castle Junction
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Climate map of Banff National Park

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Banff -10°C (14°F) 18°C (64°F) -18°C (0°F) 4°C (39°F) 778 mm (31 in) 1,744 hours
Lake Louise -11°C (12°F) 16°C (61°F) -19°C (-2°F) 4°C (39°F) 819 mm (32 in) 1,744 hours
Castle Junction -11°C (12°F) 17°C (63°F) -19°C (-2°F) 4°C (39°F) 793 mm (31 in) 1,744 hours

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