When is the best time to go to Banff National Park?

When is the best time to go to Banff National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The coldest months are February and December
  • June is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Banff National Park

Infographic of the best times to visit Banff National Park
Infographic of the best times to visit Banff National Park ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Banff National Park month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Banff National Park for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Banff National Park

Banff National Park enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Banff National Park is 36°F (ranging from 16°F in december to 61°F in july). Annual rainfall is 51.7in, with a minimum of 1.7in in december and a maximum of 9.3in in june.
  • From january to june the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 54°F as maximum temperature in june and it rains in june about 9.3in.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains in august about 5.1in.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 16°F°C and it rains about 1.7in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Banff National Park

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Banff National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Banff National Park

Find out when Banff National Park has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Banff National Park

  • Very low season in Banff National Park
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Banff National Park
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, October and December.
  • High season in Banff National Park
    The number of visitors to Banff National Park is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Banff National Park
    The largest number of tourists visiting Banff National Park is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Banff National Park month by month



Best time for low prices in Banff National Park

Average prices of hotels in Banff National Park month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Banff National Park. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Banff National Park

On average, it costs $ 85 per day to hire a car in Banff National Park. This price varies by $ 60 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 58 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 117.

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