Banff weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Banff in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Banff generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Banff in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

With around 203 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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