Best time to visit Banff

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When is the best time to visit Banff?

The best time to visit Banff is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Banff-7
    Jan
  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Banff-2
    Feb
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Banff1
    Mar
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Banff5
    Apr
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Banff11
    May
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Banff15
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Banff19
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Banff18
    Aug
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Banff13
    Sep
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Banff8
    Oct
  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Banff-2
    Nov
  • -7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Banff-7
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Banff?

The hottest time of year in Banff is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Banff?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Banff with 79mm on average. There are normally 13 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Banff?

The sunniest time of year in Banff is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Alberta (Banff) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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