Best time to go to Banff National Park Average weather of Banff National Park, Canada
When is the best time to go to Banff National Park?
When is the best time to go to Banff National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The coldest months are February and December
- June is the rainiest month
Annual weather in Banff National Park
For full information about the climate and weather in Banff National Park a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F/20°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in january | ||
| February | -0°F/18°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in february | ||
| March | 9°F/25°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in march | ||
| April | 14°F/31°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in april | ||
| May | 25°F/43°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in may | ||
| June | 34°F/54°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in june | ||
| July | 40°F/61°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in july | ||
| August | 40°F/61°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in august | ||
| September | 32°F/50°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in september | ||
| October | 22°F/34°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in october | ||
| November | 11°F/23°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in november | ||
| December | 4°F/16°F | very bad weather | Banff National Park in december |
Weather and climate in Banff National Park
- From january to june the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 54°F as maximum temperature in june and it rains in june about 9.3in.
- Between the months of july and august the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains in august about 5.1in.
- Between the months of september and december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 16°F°C and it rains about 1.7in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Banff National Park
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Banff National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Banff National Park
Find out when Banff National Park has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Banff National Park
- Very low season in Banff National Park
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April and November. - Low season in Banff National Park
The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, October and December. - High season in Banff National Park
The number of visitors to Banff National Park is high in: June and September. - Peak season in Banff National Park
The largest number of tourists visiting Banff National Park is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Banff National Park month by month
Best time for low prices in Banff National Park
Average prices of hotels in Banff National Park month by month
Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Banff National Park. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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