Banff weather in March (Alberta, Canada)

Thinking of visiting Banff in March? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

March in Banff generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -2°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Banff in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

With about 128 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March 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 March

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 43%  

Sunshine 128 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in March

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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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