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THE BANFF LIVE WEBCAM
FIND SOMETHING TO DO IN BANFF
Horseshoe Canyon Raft + Horseback Ride
Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids through Horseshoe Canyon, then take a scenic horseback ride along the glacier-fed Bow
Columbia Icefields Parkway Tour
Travel along the world famous Icefields Parkway Highway and see, touch and even taste an ancient glacier on this thrilling
Banff Helicopter Flights
A once in a lifetime experience to fly over mountain peaks, alpine meadows, pristine lakes and to the "Matterhorn of
Discover Banff & Its Wildlife
Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the way as you gaze at stunning
Banff + Lake Louise Tours
Combo Package; experience the picture perfect viewpoints of Banff and the world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Included: Discover Banff
Horseback + Gondola + Hot Springs
Combo Package; saddle up for a riverside ride, soar up to a mountain summit and soak in mineral hot springs.
TRIP PLANNING ADVICE
What To Do In Banff In June
In June the snow is melting, the lakes are thawing and the rivers are filling. It’s the perfect time to be outside! Here are our recommended top 6 June activities.
What To Do In Banff In May
Looking for the best things to do in May? Our furry neighbours are waking up, feeding on berries in the low valley bottoms and giving wildlife watchers a show! As summer inches closer lakes start to thaw and it’s the perfect time for water activities such as whitewater rafting and lake cruises.
What To Do In Banff In April
Looking for the best things to do in Banff in April? Spring is just around the corner in Banff and as the snow thaws we start to transition towards summer activities. Here are some of the best, from horseback rides to glacier adventures and wildlife tours.
32 Things to Pack for Banff Weather: A Seasonal Guide
The old saying in Banff goes, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 20 minutes.” Alberta temperatures are notorious for their unpredictable fluctuations and when traveling in the Rocky Mountains you never know what the weather will do next. So what should you pack when you visit Banff? Here are a few tips.
Getting From Calgary to Banff & Canmore: All the Options
We’ve come a long way from the days when the only way to get from Calgary to Banff was on horseback. You’ve now got a lot more options to choose from and whether you choose to drive, take a shuttle service, a bus, private transfer or taxi, the journey is truly spectacular.
BANFF WEATHER & CLIMATE
Banff Average Temperatures
| High | Low | |||
| Celsius | Fahrenheit | Celsius | Fahrenheit | |
| January | -5 | 23 | -15 | 5 |
| February | 0 | 32 | -11 | 13 |
| March | 4 | 40 | -8 | 18 |
| April | 9 | 49 | -3 | 27 |
| May | 14 | 57 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 20 | 72 | 5 | 41 |
| July | 25 | 82 | 7 | 45 |
| August | 24 | 80 | 7 | 44 |
| September | 17 | 66 | 3 | 38 |
| October | 10 | 50 | -1 | 31 |
| November | 1 | 32 | -8 | 18 |
| December | -5 | 23 | -14 | 7 |
Banff Average Precipitation
| Rainfall (mm) |
Snowfall (cm) |
|
| January | 2.4 | 38.2 |
| February | 1.7 | 30.0 |
| March | 1.6 | 27.0 |
| April | 10.6 | 26.3 |
| May | 42.4 | 17.1 |
| June | 58.4 | 1.7 |
| July | 51.1 | 0.0 |
| August | 51.2 | 0.0 |
| September | 37.7 | 7.0 |
| October | 15.4 | 18.9 |
| November | 6.0 | 33.6 |
| December | 2.8 | 43.9 |