When to go
The Best Time to Visit Banff
Month-by-month climate data for Banff, Canada — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
June–September, January–March. Summer for hiking and lake colors; winter for skiing and Northern Lights from quieter trails.
Warmest in Banff: Jul (23°C / 73°F) · Coolest: Jan (-5°C / 23°F) · Wettest: Jun (~13 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Banff climate, month by month
January
-5° / -14°C
~5 rain days
Tough
February
-3° / -14°C
~8 rain days
Tough
March
1° / -11°C
~10 rain days
Tough
April
6° / -6°C
~9 rain days
Fair
May
12° / 0°C
~10 rain days
Good
June
17° / 4°C
~13 rain days
Good
July
23° / 9°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
August
22° / 8°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
September
18° / 4°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
October
9° / -2°C
~9 rain days
Fair
November
-1° / -11°C
~9 rain days
Tough
December
-5° / -14°C
~9 rain days
Tough
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