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Banff National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Banff National Park, Canada in August.

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Banff Lake Louise Castle Junction

Planning a getaway to Banff National Park, Canada this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Banff National Park in August

Banff National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. August in Banff National Park generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Banff.

For a closer look at conditions across Banff National Park, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lake Louise with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Banff with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Banff sees around 215 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Banff National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Banff National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Banff)

January-9°C (16°F) February-7°C (19°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May8°C (46°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September12°C (54°F) October4°C (39°F) November-5°C (23°F) December-10°C (14°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Banff National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Banff National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Banff National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park, Canada?

Temperature range in Banff National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Banff National Park (August)

Banff

In August Banff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
215 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Lake Louise

In August Lake Louise generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
215 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Castle Junction

In August Castle Junction generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
215 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Banff National Park, in Canada.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Banff National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Banff 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Lake Louise 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Castle Junction 17°C (63°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Banff National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Banff National Park, Canada in August?

Expect pleasant weather across Banff National Park, Canada in August. The popular destination of Banff averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Banff National Park, Canada in August?

In Banff, the average daytime high in August is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Banff National Park, Canada get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Banff National Park, Canada. Banff averages only about 80 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Banff National Park, Canada?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Banff National Park, Canada with overall pleasant weather in Banff. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Banff. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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