Banff weather in April (Alberta, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Banff this April? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During April, Banff usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -8°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Banff in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Banff. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Banff climate page with graphs.

 

Banff, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 41%  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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