Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Banff
Canada · North America
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Early to mid
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days, more than in most months.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 46°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain10%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday69°F
Rain14%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain16%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening68°F
Rain15%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 12 | 0.5 | 4 | 6.0 | 67 |
| Feb | 32 | 13 | 0.5 | 4 | 7.9 | 66 |
| Mar | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | 6 | 9.3 | 64 |
| Apr | 53 | 29 | 1.5 | 8 | 10.8 | 58 |
| May | 64 | 38 | 2.7 | 11 | 11.8 | 58 |
| Jun | 69 | 46 | 4.0 | 14 | 12.4 | 65 |
| Jul | 77 | 51 | 2.4 | 11 | 13.6 | 67 |
| Aug | 76 | 49 | 2.3 | 9 | 12.0 | 65 |
| Sep | 68 | 42 | 1.6 | 7 | 9.9 | 65 |
| Oct | 54 | 32 | 0.9 | 6 | 8.2 | 65 |
| Nov | 38 | 21 | 0.8 | 5 | 6.3 | 68 |
| Dec | 28 | 12 | 0.6 | 4 | 5.6 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
Data & methodology