Banff weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Banff this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Banff tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -10°C. At night, it falls to around -18°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Banff in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Banff. 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 December

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 35 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in December

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?

Visitors traveling to Banff should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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