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Banff National Park Weather in July

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

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Banff Lake Louise Castle Junction

Thinking about venturing to Banff National Park, Canada this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Banff National Park in July

Banff National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. July in Banff National Park generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Banff. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Banff National Park, Canada.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Banff National Park, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

July is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 94 mm (3.7 in) in Banff.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this July. For example, Banff gets approximately 255 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny 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 July

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

Temperature range in Banff National Park (July)

Precipitation variation in Banff National Park (July)

Banff

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
255 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Banff →

Lake Louise

In July Lake Louise generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
255 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
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Castle Junction

In July Castle Junction generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
255 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
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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 July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Banff 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Lake Louise 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Castle Junction 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Banff National Park weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

July in Banff National Park, Canada brings pleasant weather. In Banff, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Average temperatures in Banff National Park, Canada during July range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Banff.

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

July is on the drier side in Banff National Park, Canada. Banff averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Banff National Park, Canada. Typically, the climate in Banff is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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