Banff Weather Forecast
Banff weather: 26°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Banff is a city in Alberta. Banff is known for Canadian Rockies resort town. It has a population of about 8.300.
Right now it is 26°F (-4°C) in Banff with overcast. It feels like 20°F. Today runs from 22°F to 33°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Banff is July and August. The climate is subarctic. March, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 4°F.
Nearby highlights include Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and Banff National Park.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 33°F is 14.6°F below the 47°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 today at 9/10. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Banff right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:23 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Banff
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌨️ Light snow | 33° / 22° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 22° | 1% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 43° / 31° | 48% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌨️ Snow | 31° / 21° | 78% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | 35° / 13° | 68% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 13° | 4% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 23° | 3% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌨️ Light snow | 34° / 22° | 10% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow | 35° / 23° | 15% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 37° / 17° | 15% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 22° | 11% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 43° / 37° | 10% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 42° / 34° | 26% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 34° | 26% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 43° / 35° | 32% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 43° / 33° | 23% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
Climate in Banff 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 | 27° | 6° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 30° | 4° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 37° | 10° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 45° | 19° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 55° | 31° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 62° | 37° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 74° | 47° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 72° | 46° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 41° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 47° | 28° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 34° | 15° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 30° | 13° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Banff
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Air quality and pollen in Banff
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
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by attraction in Banff
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Banff?
Banff is a city in Alberta. Its coordinates are 51.1784, -115.5708. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Banff right now?
It is currently 26°F (-4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Banff?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Banff, which has a subarctic climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Banff in?
Banff observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 5:23 PM.
How many people live in Banff?
Banff has a population of approximately 8.300.
What are the top things to do in Banff?
Popular options include Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Dinosaur Provincial Park.
What places are in Banff?
Banff covers 1 places in this atlas, including Lake Louise.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 5:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
