The climate in Banff during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Banff and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 7.8°C 46°F |
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Nightly temperature | -4.2°C 24.5°F |
Average temperature | 1.8°C 35.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 45 mm 1.8 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 9.2°C 48.5°F |
Humidity | 66% |
Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Banff with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
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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 |