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When to go · Banff

Banff, month by month

The best months for Banff: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.-3.5 °C / -13.5 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.-0.5 °C / -12.6 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.3.7 °C / -8.2 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.9 °C / -3.5 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.14.3 °C / 0.5 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  6. JuneGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.17.9 °C / 4.4 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.22.5 °C / 6.8 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.22.1 °C / 5.8 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.16.7 °C / 2.2 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.9.1 °C / -2.4 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.0.6 °C / -8.2 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberGreatInside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.-4.6 °C / -13.4 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday