Banff

What’s the weather like in Banff in July?

The Banff weather in July is the warmest all year, making this famous Canadian ski resort very popular with sun seekers. Visitors love exploring the Rocky Mountains and the amazing Banff Nation Park in the warm and pleasant climate.

Geographical influences

Even though summer’s in full swing, the weather is quite changeable at such high ground in the Rockies. There could be some very light snowfall this month, but in general the surrounding hills of Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay and Cascade Mountain are bathed in sunshine and lush green scenery takes hold. Temperatures are much cooler the higher you travel, though.

Averages

With an average daytime high temperature of 24°C, you’ll find the weather in Banff in July means you can lose your winter coat as you relax around the mountains. The sun shines for about ten hours each day from an incredible 16 hours of daylight, so bring your sunglasses! The sun rises at 5.30am and doesn’t disappear until 10pm. It can still feel cool at night because of the lack of cloud cover and temperatures can drop to 6°C or 7°C. With an average of only 40mm of rainfall, there’s not much need for an umbrella. The humidity will be around the 60% mark and the UV level is medium to high.