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Banff weather in March (Alberta, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Banff during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Banff typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Banff in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow.

The city usually sees around 128 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 43%  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in March

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

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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 March?

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 March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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