Banff has four distinct seasons. When traveling here, it’s important to note that the weather in the Canadian Rockies is variable due to the high elevation and rugged topography; mountain weather is unpredictable and can change rapidly.

It’s possible to get rain, snow, wind and sunshine on the same day. Since mountain ranges create their own local climates, conditions can vary from one location to the next.

The summer climate is pleasant with low humidity, warm temperatures and daylight hours stretching until 11 pm. Days are usually warm, but it can get cool at night. The months of April, and October to early November see weather ranging from summer to winter conditions.

Warming Chinook winds can bring spring-like conditions in winter. Winter temperatures dip below freezing, with frequent snowfalls. Located in the Chinook belt, the winter in Banff is milder in the rest of Northern Alberta. Temperatures can be as high as 30C/86F in the summer to as low as –30C/22F in the winter.

Banff Weather Forecast

5 Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday night Thursday Thursday night Showers Low 5°C Sunny with cloudy periods High 22°C Clear High 22°C Friday Saturday Sunday Sunny High 25°C A mix of sun and cloud High 24°C Sunny High 24°C

Detailed Banff Weather Forecast

Banff 3:00 PM MDT Wednesday 23 July 2008

Wednesday night Showers ending overnight then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Low plus 5. Thursday Sunny with cloudy periods. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Thursday night Clear. Low 6. Friday Sunny. High 25. Saturday A mix of sun and cloud. Low 9. High 24. Sunday Sunny. Low 8. High 24.