Banff & the Canadian Rockies
Lakes an improbable shade of turquoise, glaciers you can stand on, and elk who consider the road theirs.
The best time to visit Banff & the Canadian Rockies is Jun–Sep, or Jan–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 10:28 (UTC-6).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high -1°C · rain 10mm · 8.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Calgary, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30°F | 10mm0.4in | 8.4h8.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | -4°C26°F | 25mm1.0in | 9.9h9.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 4°C40°F | 19mm0.7in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| April | 10°C49°F | 28mm1.1in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| May | 16°C61°F | 60mm2.4in | 15.5h15.5h | |
| June | 21°C69°F | 116mm4.6in | 16.5h16.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C74°F | 60mm2.4in | 16.1h16.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C74°F | 51mm2.0in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 19°C66°F | 30mm1.2in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 10°C51°F | 35mm1.4in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| November | 3°C37°F | 24mm0.9in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| December | -3°C27°F | 24mm0.9in | 7.9h7.9h |
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- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Banff & the Canadian Rockies?
The best time to visit Banff & the Canadian Rockies is Jun–Sep, or Jan–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Banff & the Canadian Rockies get?
Typical daytime highs in Banff & the Canadian Rockies are Mar–May 10°C (50°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 11°C (51°F), Dec–Feb -2°C (28°F).
Is Banff & the Canadian Rockies expensive?
On the ground, Banff & the Canadian Rockies is steep.
What sort of trip is Banff & the Canadian Rockies good for?
Banff & the Canadian Rockies is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, ski and snow holidays.
How rainy is Banff & the Canadian Rockies?
The wettest month in Banff & the Canadian Rockies is June at 116mm (4.6in), the driest January at 10mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 40mm (1.6in).
What plug do I need for Banff & the Canadian Rockies?
Banff & the Canadian Rockies uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
