Banff weather in January
January in Banff: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Banff · #290 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Banff climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -6°C / 22°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -13°C / 9°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 24.9 cm / 9.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Banff in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Banff?
- January in Banff: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Banff on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Banff in January?
- In January, Banff averages a daily high of -5.7°C and a low of -12.7°C, with about 18.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Banff in January?
- Banff has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Banff in January?
- Banff sees roughly 24.9 cm of snowfall in January.