Banff

Banff National Park Weather in November

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

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Banff Lake Louise Castle Junction

Planning a getaway to Banff National Park, Canada this November 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 November

Banff National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. November in Banff National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) in Banff. November is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Banff with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snowfall in Lake Louise with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Banff receives around 80 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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 November

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

Temperature range in Banff National Park (November)

Precipitation variation in Banff National Park (November)

Banff

In November Banff generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
80 hours
45 hours
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Banff →

Lake Louise

In November Lake Louise generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
80 hours
45 hours
Monthly snowfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Louise →

Castle Junction

In November Castle Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
80 hours
45 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castle Junction →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Banff National Park, in Canada.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Banff -5°C (23°F) -14°C (7°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Lake Louise -6°C (21°F) -15°C (5°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Castle Junction -6°C (21°F) -15°C (5°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Banff National Park weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Banff National Park, Canada in November. The popular destination of Banff averages -5°C (23°F) by day and -14°C (7°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Banff National Park, Canada during November range from a nighttime low near -14°C (7°F) to a daytime high around -5°C (23°F) in Banff.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Banff National Park, Canada during November, with Banff averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

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

In our opinion, November 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 months of January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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