Banff National Park
Banff National Park is a national park of Canada and a national park that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 6641 km2, it was established in 1885 and is operated by Parks Canada. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Canada, ranking 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, which both record daily highs of 21 °C with lows of 8 °C to 9 °C and rain falling on about 14 days. Winter months see colder daily highs, dropping to -7 °C in December and -6 °C in January, alongside lows of -13 °C to -15 °C. June experiences the most rain, with 84 mm on about 20 days.
The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Canada, located 108 km away, and the park is 2978 km from the capital Ottawa. Visitors can also combine a trip with nearby Moraine Lake, which is 47.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is June, with about 84 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 7 | -1 | -7 |
| Average low, °C | -13 | -12 | -8 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | -3 | -10 | -15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 23 | 22 | 28 | 39 | 67 | 84 | 62 | 66 | 53 | 35 | 30 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
