Banff weather in August

August in Banff: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Banff · #595 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 19/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Banff climate normals — August

Daytime high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall74 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity66%💧 humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine11.9 h/day
Daylight14.5 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall1.8 cm / 0.7 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 August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Banff?
August in Banff: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Banff on SeasonMap's comfort score (19/100).
What is the weather like in Banff in August?
In August, Banff averages a daily high of 22.5°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 73.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Banff in August?
Banff has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in August.
Does it snow in Banff in August?
Banff sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in August.

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