Banff National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Banff National Park in may 2025
The weather in Banff National Park in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 1610.1cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
38% of time
24%
20%
13%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Snow showers
31% of time
26%
22%
17%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Snow showers
40% of time
20%
19%
9%
Weather at 3am
27°F
41%
22%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Banff National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Banff National Park in may.
The climate of Banff National Park in may is very bad
In may in Banff National Park, the climate is wet (with 7.3in of rainfall over 12 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.9in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 43°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Banff National Park is 34°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Banff National Park in may with a maximum record of 63°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 28 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 90% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Banff National Park is generally 15:39. The sun rises at 04:51 and sets at 20:30.
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Banff National Park:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Finally, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Whistler, Whitehorse (Yukon) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) have a tolerable climate, but better than Banff National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Banff National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (40%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1610.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.08km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Banff National Park in may 2024:
16°F to 36°F
16°F to 41°F
11°F to 43°F
22°F to 49°F
23°F to 50°F
38°F to 40°F
25°F to 41°F
29°F to 47°F
29°F to 56°F
31°F to 61°F
36°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
34°F to 52°F
31°F to 50°F
34°F to 56°F
36°F to 56°F
20°F to 41°F
18°F to 43°F
18°F to 45°F
23°F to 49°F
32°F to 52°F
32°F to 45°F
23°F to 43°F
31°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 49°F
27°F to 54°F
31°F to 58°F
32°F to 49°F
29°F to 49°F
27°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Banff National Park:
| Lake Louise in may | very bad weather |
| Moraine Lake in may | very bad weather |
| Canmore in may | very bad weather |
| Glacier National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Calgary in may | tolerable weather |
| Red Deer in may | tolerable weather |
| Jasper National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Cranbrook in may | tolerable weather |
| Drumheller in may | tolerable weather |
| Salmon Arm in may | good weather |
| Edmonton in may | tolerable weather |
| Lethbridge in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Banff National Park
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Banff National Park in may:
Weather data for Banff National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Banff National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Banff National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Banff National Park.