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.

Current Banff Weather

Observed at Banff on 2010-03-10 17:00:00

1°C
	Feels Like		Wind	SW 15 km/h
	Humidity	37 %	Pressure	101.3 kPa falling
	Dew Point	-12.3°C	Visibility
	Air Quality		Temperature	0.6°C

Short Term Forecast

	Wednesday Night	Thursday	Thursday Night	Friday	Saturday
	A Few Clouds	Chance Of Flurries	Chance Of Flurries	Chance Of Showers	Chance Of Flurries
Low	-10°C		0°C		-5°C
High		4°C	0°C	5°C	3°C

Detailed Banff Weather Forecast

Wednesday Night	Clear. Becoming cloudy periods after midnight. Low minus 10. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Thursday	A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy late in the morning. 60 percent chance of flurries late in the day. High plus 4. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Thursday Night	Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Clearing before morning. Temperature steady near zero. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Friday	A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers. High plus 5. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Saturday	A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 5. High plus 3. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Sunday	Sunny. Low minus 11. High plus 4. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Monday	Sunny. Low minus 9. High 11. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010
Tuesday	Sunny. Low minus 6. High 13. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Wednesday 10 March 2010