Geography of Banff National Park
Geography of Banff National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks is 0 mi to the north, Lake Louise is 12 mi to the south-west, Banff is 27 mi to the south-east and Calgary is 86 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 51°29′48.5″N 115°55′41.2″W (51.4968, -115.9281)
Quick facts about Banff National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 51°29′48.5″N 115°55′41.2″W (51.4968, -115.9281) |
| Established | 1885 |
| Known for | turquoise lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks |
| Local time | 11:33 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Banff National Park is a national park in Alberta. Banff National Park is a national park known for turquoise lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks.
Right now it is 31°F (-1°C) in Banff National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 25°F. Today runs from 30°F to 46°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Banff National Park is July and August. The climate is polar. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 62°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 2°F.
Nearby highlights include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park and Dinosaur Provincial Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 46°F is 9.9°F above the 36°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Banff National Park today at 9.1/10. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Banff National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 3° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 19° | 2° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 25° | 7° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 33° | 15° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 43° | 27° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 50° | 34° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 62° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 60° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 54° | 37° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 36° | 22° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 10° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 20° | 9° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Banff National Park?
Banff National Park is a national park in Alberta. Its coordinates are 51.4968, -115.9281. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Banff National Park right now?
It is currently 31°F (-1°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 72% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Banff National Park?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Banff National Park, which has a polar climate. February, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Banff National Park in?
Banff National Park observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:33 AM.
What are the top things to do in Banff National Park?
Popular options include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Glacier National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 11:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
