The weather in August in Banff

It's warm in August in Banff with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Banff. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Banff, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2018, Banff reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In August, there is an average of 37 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Banff

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Banff. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Banff New York
Average temperature 23°C 30°C
Max. temperature 28°C 31°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 37 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Banff with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Banff is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Banff, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Banff

Temperature in August in Banff over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Banff, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Banff

Total precipitation in August in Banff over the years

Daily Snowfall in August in Banff

Snowfall in August in Banff per year

Daily UV index in August in Banff

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Banff, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in August in Banff

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It was warm but not too hot during the day and cool in the evening, allowing for a good night's sleep. It rained occasionally, but it cleared up quickly. I will definitely be back this month!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Banff by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Banff. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.