City in Alberta

Banff Weather Forecast

Banff weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 71°F now🕔 10:11 PM local📅 Best: July and August👥 8.300

Tomorrow in Banff - Wednesday, August 26

☁️
83°
Overcast · low 53°F
Rain chance3%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind15 mph
Gusts33 mph
UV index6.3 · High
Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset8:41 PM
Daylight13h 54m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 PM🌙67°0%5 mph
10 PM🌙64°0%3 mph
11 PM🌙62°0%3 mph
12 AM🌙60°0%3 mph
1 AM☁️58°0%3 mph
2 AM☁️57°0%4 mph
3 AM☁️56°0%5 mph
4 AM☁️55°0%5 mph
5 AM☁️55°0%4 mph
6 AM☁️54°0%5 mph
7 AM☀️53°0%5 mph
8 AM☀️55°0%5 mph
9 AM☀️62°0%3 mph
10 AM☀️67°0%2 mph
11 AM☀️72°0%1 mph
12 PM☀️77°0%1 mph
1 PM☀️80°0%5 mph
2 PM☀️81°0%7 mph
3 PM☀️82°0%7 mph
4 PM☀️82°0%6 mph
5 PM☀️83°1%6 mph
6 PM☁️82°1%6 mph
7 PM☁️76°2%15 mph
8 PM☁️72°2%2 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.7
Outdoors9.7
Beach day8.5
Swimming8.7
Hiking9.7
Running9.1
Cycling9.6
Camping9.6
Fishing8.6
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time9.7
Driving9.6
Flying out9.6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • 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 10:11 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 10:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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