On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Rocky Mountains. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Banff. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Rocky Mountains for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Rocky Mountains for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-15 °C to 22 °C
0.87 – 2.36 in (5 – 10 Days of Rain)
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Best Time to Visit Rocky Mountains: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | MarchMar MaximumMax. 4 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 9 °C | MayMay MaximumMax. 14 °C | JuneJun TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 1 °C | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Banff |
Climate Chart Rocky Mountains
Banff
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Rocky Mountains
In the following, you will find the climate table for Rocky Mountains, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Banff (Rocky Mountains)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | -5° | 0° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 16° | 10° | 1° | -5° |
Night Temperature | -15° | -11° | -8° | -3° | 2° | 5° | 7° | 7° | 3° | -1° | -8° | -14° |
Precipitation (inch) | 1.22 | 0.94 | 0.85 | 1.28 | 2.26 | 2.36 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 1.72 | 1.19 | 1.2 | 1.36 |
Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Banff is 2.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (14.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (-10.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 18.42 inch on 83 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, and August
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Culture & history
from 45 $ »
Admire the views of Banff National Park’s turquoise lakes and steep peaks as the Banff Gondola takes you to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Banff National Park: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Day-Pass
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 60 $ »
Explore the highlights of Banff National Park and Lake Louise in 1 day and at your own pace. Get everywhere you want to go easily and without the hassle of parking or traffic.
From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour
Tours
from 76 $ »
Embark on a half-day guided tour of two of Banff’s most beautiful lakes: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Admire these serene lakes with views of the mountains and learn about the area from your guide.
More attractions
Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride | Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour | Banff: Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride | Banff: Mount Norquay 2.5 or 4-Hour Guided Via Ferrata Climb | Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour | Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride | Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Banff
overcast clouds, 1.9 °C
Clouds: 87 % Wind: 6 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 1014 hPa Humidity: 48 %
Air Pressure: 1014 hPa Humidity: 48 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:58 am
The next days …
7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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-8 °C to -0 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C | -14 °C to -3 °C | -11 °C to -1 °C | -14 °C to -1 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C |
-8 °C to -0 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C | -14 °C to -3 °C | -11 °C to -1 °C | -14 °C to -1 °C | -13 °C to -2 °C |
Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 81 % | Clouds: 90 % | Clouds: 83 % | Clouds: 99 % |
0.08 in of snow | 0.11 in of snow | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.01 in of snow |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Canada: Regions
Rocky Mountains is part of the holiday destination Canada. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Share your Experience and Win
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Rocky Mountains: Experiences of our Visitors
just blue skies and sunshine. You could even wear shorts and t-shirts up the mountains where there was still snow and didn’t freeze. Nights fresh
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent