Banff weather in April
April in Banff: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Banff · #3 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Banff climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 33 cm / 13 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Banff in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Banff?
- April in Banff: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Banff on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Banff in April?
- In April, Banff averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -4.3°C, with about 46.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Banff in April?
- Banff has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in April.
- Does it snow in Banff in April?
- Banff sees roughly 33 cm of snowfall in April.