Banff Weather in March

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

The climate in Banff during March can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Banff and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

Banff weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.6°C 33.1°F
Nightly temperature -12.2°C 10°F
Average temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Banff with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Banff

Banff average temperature in March

March rainfall

Banff average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Banff average rain in March

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 March 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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