Banff weather in August (Alberta, Canada)

Is August a good time to explore Banff weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Banff typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Banff in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with 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 August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 40%  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in August

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?

For visitors traveling to Banff, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Banff.

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