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Banff weather in May

Weather in Banff: May

Average day temperature: 50.3°F
Average night temperature: 34.4°F
Number of sunny days: 8 days
Day length: 14.9 - 16.2 hours
Number of rainy days: 2 days
Precipitation totals: 1.5 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

Show year:
2026
2025
2024

The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 76°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 33°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 59.7°F and 44.8°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in May are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Banff in May is 1.5 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 3.9 mph It makes May lest windy month of the year.

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 7.7.

Best time for vacation in Banff

Sunniest months:
July 17 days
August 17 days
September 15 days
Warmest months:
July 68.4 °F
August 66.1 °F
September 58.4 °F
Coldest months:
December 19.6 °F
January 20.0 °F
February 21.0 °F
Rainiest months:
June 4 days
July 2 days
May 2 days
Windiest months:
December 4.9 mph
January 4.7 mph
February 4.6 mph

Banff on a weather map

Banff
+37°F
SW 3 mph
Feels like: +34°F
Precip.: 47%
Places in Canada:
Name
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+54°F
+70°F
+63°F
+64°F
+61°F
+75°F
+57°F
+66°F
+59°F
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+75°F
24 Hours Forecast
Banff
Local time: 11:49
September 15, tuesday
1200
37°F
SW
3 mph
1500
37°F
SW
2 mph
1800
37°F
W
2 mph
2100
34°F
N
1 mph
September 16, wednesday
0000
32°F
NE
3 mph
0300
32°F
NE
4 mph
0600
30°F
NE
4 mph
0900
39°F
NE
4 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F