Banff Weather Forecast
Banff weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Banff
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 42° | 1% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 53° | 3% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 58° | 27% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 27% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 49° | 48% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 45° | 38% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 6% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 13% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 48° | 21% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 56° / 41° | 28% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 51° / 35° | 26% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 26° | 16% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 45° / 33° | 39% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 35° | 29% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 50°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 64°F against a August normal of 72°F - 40°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,5 in against a typical 0,3 in).
What this means for Banff
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is 7.4°F above the 72°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 78°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 73°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 31% and wind is 4 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 8:53 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 2 places in this atlas, including Lake Louise and 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 August 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
