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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)Show temperatures in degree
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride
Tours
from 67 $ »
Saddle up for a 1-hour guided ride past some of the most awe-evoking scenery in Banff National Park. Ride your horse by the historic Cave and Basin area and along Banff’s tranquil Bow River as you look out over the soaring mountain peaks.
From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour
Tours
from 74 $ »
Complete your trip to Banff by visiting two of the area’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. This half-day tour gives you the chance to see both stunning lakes, experience their beauty on a small group tour and take amazing photos.
Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Tours
from 67 $ »
Explore the unique ice-covered waterfalls and beautiful scenery of Banff’s Johnston Canyon during this guided Icewalk. Embark on a half-day hike which takes you all the way to the iconic upper falls, a glittering tower of ice that rises 30 meters.
More attractions
Banff National Park: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Day-Pass | Athabasca Glacier: Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour from Banff | From Banff: Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Full-Day Tour | Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch | Banff or Lake Louise to Jasper: One-Way Sightseeing Tour | Banff: Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk | Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Banff
overcast clouds, 3.2 °CClouds: 98 % Wind: 10 mph SW
Air Pressure: 1008 hPa Humidity: 44 %
Air Pressure: 1008 hPa Humidity: 44 %
Last updated: 13th Mar 2022, 12:28 am
The next days …
| 6th Mar 2022 | 7th Mar 2022 | 8th Mar 2022 | 9th Mar 2022 | 10th Mar 2022 | 11th Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -16 °C to -0 °C | -10 °C to 1 °C | -10 °C to -5 °C | -21 °C to -10 °C | -24 °C to -6 °C | -16 °C to -2 °C |
| -16 °C to -0 °C | -10 °C to 1 °C | -10 °C to -5 °C | -21 °C to -10 °C | -24 °C to -6 °C | -16 °C to -2 °C |
| Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 57 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| 0.01 in of snow | 0.18 in of snow | 0.16 in of snow | 0.12 in of snow | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
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:Best Time to Travel for the Regions
Banff: January, February, July, August, September, October, and December
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Hottest Month
July: 22 °C
Day Temperature in Banff
July: 22 °CDay Temperature in Banff
Coldest Month
January: -15 °C
Night Temperature in Banff
January: -15 °CNight Temperature in Banff
Rainiest Month
June: 2.36 in
Rain in Banff
June: 2.36 inRain in Banff
Driest Month
March: 0.85 in
Rain in Banff
March: 0.85 inRain in Banff
Sunniest Month
July: 8.2 hours/day
Sunshine in Banff
July: 8.2 hours/daySunshine in Banff
Activities and Attractions
Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride
Tours
from 73 $ »
Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride
Tours
from 131 $ »
Banff: Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour
Tours
from 48 $ »
Distances to Rocky Mountains
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff | 4410 mi | 2090 mi | 1190 mi |
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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