Banff weather in May (Alberta, Canada)
The average maximum daytime temperature in Banff in May lies at 14.7°C (58.46°F).
The average minimum temperature is 2.0°C (35.6°F) (usually the minimum temperature is noted at night).
The amount of rain during this month is moderate with an average of 61mm (2.4 inches).
There are generally around 14 rainy days.
The sun also shows itself regularly this month with 203 hours of sunshine during the entire month.
So what to wear in May? Bring a rain jacket just in case since it will be raining a few days during this period. It’s not quite the end of sweater weather, so don’t pack your knits away yet. But you could for example swap a turtleneck for a button down shirt in this month.
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For other monthly average weather and what to do in May look at the numbers below.
Monthly Averages in May
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Where to stay in Banff
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.
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.
Weather Forecasts for Banff (Alberta)
7 km/h
overcast and slight sleet
11 km/h
half cloudy and slight snow
7 km/h
broken clouds and no rain
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