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 2010-07-31 05:00:00

8°C
	Feels Like		Wind	ENE 2 km/h
	Humidity	77 %	Pressure	101.6 kPa rising
	Dew Point	4.3°C	Visibility
	Air Quality		Temperature	8.2°C

Short Term Forecast

	Friday Night	Saturday	Saturday Night	Sunday	Monday
	A Few Clouds	Chance Of Showers	Chance Of Showers	A Mix Of Sun And Cloud	Sunny
Low	7&°C		10°C		8&°C
High		22°C		21°C	23°C

Detailed Banff Weather Forecast

Friday Night	A few clouds. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 7. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Saturday	Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the morning with 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Saturday Night	Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm in the evening. Low 10. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Sunday	A mix of sun and cloud. High 21. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Monday	Sunny. Low 8. High 23. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Tuesday	Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 8. High 21. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Wednesday	Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 8. High 22. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010
Thursday	Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 8. High 22. Forecast issued 4:00 PM MDT Friday 30 July 2010