Banff weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Banff in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Banff generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -18°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Banff in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny 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

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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 Banff in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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