When to go · Banff
Banff, month by month
The best months for Banff: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.-3.5 °C (26 °F) / -13.5 °C (8 °F), 12 rain days26 °F (-3.5 °C) / 8 °F (-13.5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.-0.5 °C (31 °F) / -12.6 °C (9 °F), 11 rain days31 °F (-0.5 °C) / 9 °F (-12.6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.3.7 °C (39 °F) / -8.2 °C (17 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (3.7 °C) / 17 °F (-8.2 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.9 °C (48 °F) / -3.5 °C (26 °F), 12 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 26 °F (-3.5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.14.3 °C (58 °F) / 0.5 °C (33 °F), 13 rain days58 °F (14.3 °C) / 33 °F (0.5 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.17.9 °C (64 °F) / 4.4 °C (40 °F), 15 rain days64 °F (17.9 °C) / 40 °F (4.4 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.22.5 °C (73 °F) / 6.8 °C (44 °F), 13 rain days73 °F (22.5 °C) / 44 °F (6.8 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.22.1 °C (72 °F) / 5.8 °C (42 °F), 13 rain days72 °F (22.1 °C) / 42 °F (5.8 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.16.7 °C (62 °F) / 2.2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days62 °F (16.7 °C) / 36 °F (2.2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.9.1 °C (48 °F) / -2.4 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9.1 °C) / 28 °F (-2.4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.0.6 °C (33 °F) / -8.2 °C (17 °F), 11 rain days33 °F (0.6 °C) / 17 °F (-8.2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.-4.6 °C (24 °F) / -13.4 °C (8 °F), 12 rain days24 °F (-4.6 °C) / 8 °F (-13.4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banff, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -3.5 °C (26 °F)26 °F (-3.5 °C)
Feb: -0.5 °C (31 °F)31 °F (-0.5 °C)
Night low
Jan: -13.5 °C (8 °F)8 °F (-13.5 °C)
Feb: -12.6 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-12.6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.
February: Inside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Banff: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.