Banff Weather Forecast
Banff weather: 55°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Banff weather in May
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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° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 66° | 41° | 1,1 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).
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.
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
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Banff compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Banff.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks | 27 mi | 29°F | 39°F cooler | 24 in |
| Banff National Park | 27 mi | 29°F | 39°F cooler | 24 in |
| Calgary | 66 mi | 41°F | +37°F warmer | 20 in |
| Jasper National Park | 155 mi | 28°F | 40°F cooler | 28 in |
| Jasper | 158 mi | 38°F | +34°F warmer | 29 in |
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 62% and wind is 3 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 4:18 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 4:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
