Banff weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

How does the May weather in Banff compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Banff includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C.

Precipitation

Banff in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 203 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Banff. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Banff climate page with graphs.

 

Banff, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 40%  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in May

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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