Banff weather in October (Alberta, Canada)

People don't tend to visit Banff in October since it is known as a chilly month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Banff in October lies at 5.8°C (42.44°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around -5.5°C (22.1°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during October is moderate with an average of 52mm (2.1 inches). There are generally around 8 snowy days. The sun will show itself now and again, with 128 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

 

Banff, monthly averages in October

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Min Temperature 22 °F  

Max Temperature 42 °F  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 2 in  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 44% *  

Sunshine 128 hrs *  

Where to stay in Banff

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Where to go in Canada in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in October? Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Some years it can also snow this month, so bring gloves or mittens, a scarf and a warm hat.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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