When to go to Banff?
Lake Louise takes on a particular glacial turquoise in the morning, and canoes cut slow lines across it. Moraine Lake, higher up, sets the same colour against a row of bare peaks. North from there the Icefields Parkway unrolls one long procession of glaciers and valleys, and back in town the hot springs deal with whatever the walking left behind.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Banff, aim for March to September.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Banff
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 18 | -9 | 51 |
| February | 6.7 | 30 | -8 | 56 |
| March | 9.2 | 28 | -5 | 65 |
| April | 10.5 | 36 | -0 | 68 |
| May | 12.2 | 43 | 7 | 73 |
| June | 12.6 | 95 | 10 | 69 |
| July | 14.0 | 46 | 16 | 80 |
| August | 12.0 | 44 | 16 | 78 |
| September | 10.3 | 30 | 11 | 71 |
| October | 8.0 | 33 | 4 | 62 |
| November | 5.1 | 30 | -7 | 51 |
| December | 3.6 | 30 | -8 | 46 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Banff, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is January (about 18 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 16°C). Over the year, an average of 463 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Banff?
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
- Icefields Parkway
- Banff hot springs
Practical info
- Country: Canada
- Airport: Calgary (YYC)
- Station: Banff
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