Fun Facts:
Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada – Rocky Mountains – Western Canada
Time Zone: Mountain Daylight Time (GMT-6)
Elevation: 1,383m/4,537f – Altitude Sickness Unlikely
Environment: A Small Mountain Town
Weather:
Banff is a temperate climate that has long cold Winters, short mild Summers, with chilly Springs and Autumns. Thanks to its climate, it’s the perfect locale to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, viewing foliage, and nature watching. The weather is also perfect for the less adventurous to enjoy cuddling up by a fire, passing an afternoon away at the hot spring, enjoy one of Banff’s many eateries or simply enjoying the view from atop Mount Sulphur after a gondola ride.
Winter
Like many “Winter Wonderlands” Banff has long cold, snowy winters that are ideal for the local ski resorts to flourish. This makes it the perfect Winter destination for outdoor and indoor enthusiasts.
Average high: 27 F
Average low: 8 F
Coldest Month: December
Rainy days: 4 days
Spring
Banff remains chilly, and often snowy, in the Spring with many ski resorts remaining open until May! This is the perfect time to enjoy a hike amongst Spring flowers and ski down one of several local snow-capped mountains.
Average high: 48 F
Average low: 26 F
Rainy days: 7 days
Summer
Summers are very mild, which attracts hoards of campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to Banff during the high season. This is a great time to surround yourself with the beauty that is Banff!
Average high: 70 F
Average low: 43 F
Warmest Month: July
Rainy days: 8 days
Autumn
Autumns are chilly but an excellent time to enjoy the splendor of sunrises at Lake Moraine and gorgeous foliage without the crowds. Late Autumn is also a good time to potentially catch the Northern Lights before it grows too cold outside.
Average high: 48 F
Average low: 27 F
Rainy days: 5 days
Getting Here
*Seasonal availability, not available in Winter months
Getting Around
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Helpful Links
banff.ca
skibig3.com
roamtransit.com
banfflakelouise.com
banffnationalpark.com