Banff Weather Forecast
Banff weather: 38°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Banff
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 43° / 27° | 84% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌨️ Snow | 31° / 24° | 77% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌨️ Snow | 34° / 20° | 77% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 21° | 6% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 38° / 24° | 25% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 34° / 17° | 37% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 37° / 16° | 37% | 4 mph | 3 |
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 31° / 24°
Snow · 77% rain · wind 9 mph
🌨️ 34° / 20°
Snow · 77% rain · wind 4 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- 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 38°F (4°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 2 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 5:17 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 5:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
