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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
From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour
Tours
from 64 $ »
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 60 $ »
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.
Banff: Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
Tours
from 31 $ »
Glide over the sparkling snow in Banff in a horse-drawn sleigh. Cozy up under a wool blanket with family, friends or a loved one as your friendly driver takes you on a scenic ride through snow-covered meadows.
More attractions
Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride | Banff: Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour with Lunch | Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch | Athabasca Glacier: Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour from Banff | Banff: 3-Hour Bow Valley Loop Horseback Ride | Banff: Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk | From Banff: Lake Louise Full-Day Winter Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Banff
overcast clouds, -4 °CClouds: 98 % Wind: 7 mph SW
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 62 %
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 62 %
Last updated: 28th Mar 2020, 12:22 pm
The next days …
| 28th Mar 2020 | 29th Mar 2020 | 30th Mar 2020 | 31st Mar 2020 | 1st Apr 2020 | 2nd Apr 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -5 °C to 3 °C | -4 °C to 4 °C | -12 °C to 1 °C | -18 °C to -8 °C | -18 °C to -5 °C | -18 °C to -3 °C |
| -5 °C to 3 °C | -4 °C to 4 °C | -12 °C to 1 °C | -18 °C to -8 °C | -18 °C to -5 °C | -18 °C to -3 °C |
| Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 71 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 38 % |
| 0.03 in of snow | 0.06 in of snow | 0.44 in of snow | 0.08 in of snow | 0.03 in of snow | 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: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: Sightseeing and Wildlife Minibus Tour
Tours
from 54 $ »
Banff: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Evening Tour with Dinner
Tours
from 109 $ »
Banff: Marble Canyon Snowshoeing in Kootenay National Park
Tours
from 60 $ »
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