Banff National Park Weather Forecast
Banff National Park weather: 34°F, light snow showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 34°F (1°C) in Banff National Park with light snow showers. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 28°F to 40°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.3/10 - marginal.
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 much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 40°F is 14.6°F below the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Banff National Park today at 8.2/10. Overnight lows near 28°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Banff National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:36 AM, Sep 15 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Banff National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 40° / 28° | 88% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 26° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 33° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 38° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 39° | 4% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 59° / 40° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 38° | 11% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 48° / 37° | 35% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 36° / 24° | 31% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 39° / 21° | 18% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 44° / 26° | 31% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 47° / 38° | 24% · 0,8 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 40° / 34° | 24% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 34° / 28° | 24% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 22° | 29% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 45% | -- | — |
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° | 43° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 54° | 38° | 1,4 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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Air quality and pollen in Banff National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Banff National Park
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 34°F (1°C) with light snow showers. Humidity is 99% 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 12:36 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 September 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
