Banff weather
At 1:00 PM local time it was clear and 2°C (35°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Aug. Banff sits 1385 m (4,544 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 13%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–AugOff season Oct–Jun
About Banff weather
Is it raining in Banff right now?
No. It’s clear and 2° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Banff this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 2–8° and lows of -7–-1°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Banff lately?
In the past 7 days, Banff had 2 rainy days and 3.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Banff?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Banff weather by month
When is the best time to visit Banff?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Banff is Jul–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -10°C (14°F) in December to 17°C (63°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Banff?
June is the wettest month, with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Banff?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F). December is the coolest, with highs of -10°C (14°F) and lows of -18°C (-1°F).
Does Banff have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 121 mm (4.8 in).
Banff weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months