The weather in October in Banff

It's cool in October in Banff with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 2°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 24°C in 2020, Banff reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -11°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -24°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 28 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 20 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Banff

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Banff New York
Average temperature 10°C 21°C
Max. temperature 15°C 26°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 28 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 7 days 13 days
Total snowfall 20 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 9 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Banff with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 0°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 11°C, with nights around 0°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Banff is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°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 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in October in Banff

Temperature in October in Banff over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Banff

Total precipitation in October in Banff over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Banff

Snowfall in October in Banff per year

Daily UV index in October in Banff

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.

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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.