Banff Weather in August

What's the weather like in Banff (Alberta) in August 2024?

The climate in Banff during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Banff and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

Banff weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.4°C 65°F
Nightly temperature 3.5°C 38.2°F
Average temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Banff with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Banff

Banff average temperature in August

August rainfall

Banff average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Banff average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Banff in August 2024.

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Banff weather stats

Banff weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: April 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January -7.4°C 18.7°F
Wettest month: June 79mm 3.1ins
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