Banff National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Banff National Park in december 2026
The weather in Banff National Park in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 508.7cm
Weather at 6am
4°F
Fog
45% of time
20%
17%
10%
Weather at 12pm
11°F
Fog
32% of time
24%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
7°F
Fog
40% of time
31%
14%
9%
Weather at 3am
4°F
56%
24%
10%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Banff National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Banff National Park in december.
The climate of Banff National Park in december is very bad
The climate in december in Banff National Park is wet (with 1.9in of precipitation over 2 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.6in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is very cold in that locality december. Do not forget to cover yourself!. Temperatures are up to 14°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 2°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Banff National Park is 9°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Banff National Park in december with a maximum record of 36°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -38°F in 2021.
In december in Banff National Park, the days on average last 07:52. The sun rises at 08:43 and sets at 16:35.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Banff National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 9°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -38°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -9°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 508.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 97% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.24km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:43 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:35 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Banff National Park in december 2025:
13°F to 20°F
13°F to 22°F
16°F to 20°F
22°F to 23°F
14°F to 20°F
18°F to 25°F
14°F to 22°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 23°F
13°F to 25°F
20°F to 23°F
11°F to 20°F
13°F to 25°F
22°F to 27°F
22°F to 31°F
11°F to 20°F
18°F to 22°F
7°F to 18°F
9°F to 13°F
4°F to 16°F
11°F to 20°F
11°F to 16°F
13°F to 18°F
11°F to 23°F
18°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
-4°F to 20°F
-5°F to 7°F
2°F to 18°F
16°F to 23°F
7°F to 20°F
Map: other cities in Canada in december
Cities near Banff National Park:
| Lake Louise in december | very bad weather |
| Moraine Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Canmore in december | very bad weather |
| Glacier National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Calgary in december | very bad weather |
| Red Deer in december | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Cranbrook in december | very bad weather |
| Drumheller in december | very bad weather |
| Salmon Arm in december | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in december | very bad weather |
| Lethbridge in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Banff National Park
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Weather data for Banff National Park in december:
Weather data for Banff National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Banff National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Banff National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Banff National Park.