When to go · Banff
Banff in August
Great month. Inside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 6°C42°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Banff
Inside Banff's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in August
- BanffHighs around 22.1 °C, lows around 5.8 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 42 °F, rain on about 13 days
- Rockies, Canada · Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Yohobest weather
Lakes thaw in June; Moraine Lake road and many trails open about June–October; wildfire smoke in some summers; ski season December–April.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast