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Banff National Park Weather in January

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

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Banff Lake Louise Castle Junction

Planning a journey to Banff National Park, Canada this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Banff National Park in January

Banff National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Banff National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -9°C (16°F) and nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°F) in Banff. In many regions in Canada, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Banff National Park, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Banff with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to moderate snowfall in Lake Louise with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Banff gets roughly 57 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park, Canada?

Temperature range in Banff National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Banff National Park (January)

Banff

In January Banff generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C (16°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-18°C (0°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
57 hours
92 hours
Monthly snowfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Lake Louise

In January Lake Louise generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
57 hours
92 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Louise →

Castle Junction

In January Castle Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-18°C (0°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
57 hours
92 hours
Monthly snowfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Banff -9°C (16°F) -17°C (1°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Lake Louise -10°C (14°F) -17°C (1°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Castle Junction -10°C (14°F) -18°C (0°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Banff National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Banff National Park, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Banff sees daytime temperatures near -9°C (16°F), with nights cooling to roughly -17°C (1°F).

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

In Banff, the average daytime high in January is -9°C (16°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -17°C (1°F).

Does Banff National Park, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Banff averages just 36 mm (1.4 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Banff National Park, Canada.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Banff National Park, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Banff.

On average, the best time to visit Banff National Park, Canada is in July and August with generally 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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