Banff National Park Weather Forecast
Banff National Park weather: 16°F, clear. 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 16°F (-9°C) in Banff National Park with clear. It feels like 9°F. Today runs from 13°F to 36°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.8/10 - poor - consider another day.
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 about average for October. The forecast high of 36°F is in line with the 36°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Overnight lows near 13°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 2:02 PM, Oct 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 36° / 13° | 100% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌨️ Snow | 24° / 12° | 84% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌨️ Snow | 28° / 17° | 84% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 39° / 19° | 2% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌨️ Light snow | 31° / 21° | 29% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 28° / 20° | 41% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 26° / 13° | 22% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | 23° / 10° | 9% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 18° / 10° | 10% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 28° / 11° | 10% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 31° / 13° | 10% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 31° / 15° | 12% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 26° / 16° | 12% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 27° / 13° | 16% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Light snow | 29° / 21° | 30% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌨️ Light snow | 37° / 22° | 26% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
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).
Weather map for Banff National Park
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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 16°F (-9°C) with clear. Humidity is 71% and wind is 3 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 2:02 PM.
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 October 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
