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Banff weather in December

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Banff December weather at a glance

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In December, Banff averages -6.2°C, with typical highs of -1.3°C and lows of -10.7°C. The historical average is 11 wet days and 81% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in December, it is 5.3°C cooler than Seoul, with 6 more wet days.

Banff December temperature & humidity

Average-6.2°CHigh -1.3° / low -10.7°
Humidity81%
Wet days11 days35% of days
Day–night range9.4°

Banff December rain & wet days

Wet days11 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days35%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Banff in December

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high -1.3°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -10.7°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarfCompact umbrella
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Banff December sunrise & sunset times

2026 December · Local time (America/Edmonton)

Sunrise on the 15th09:40
Sunset on the 15th17:35
Daylight duration7h 55m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-12-0109:2417:388h 14m
2026-12-1509:4017:357h 55m
2026-12-3109:4617:457h 58m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Best months to visit Banff

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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December weather by year

December 2024-5.4°5 wet days, 83% humidity
December 2025-7°17 wet days, 78% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

1-3°-14°
2-1°-7°
3-2°-7°
41°-7°
5-2°-6°1mm
6-1°-9°
70°-9°
82°-3°4.1mm
91°-9°4.4mm
101°-10°9.9mm
11-1°-14°4.2mm
12-4°-14°3.3mm
13-1°-9°
145°-6°3.3mm
156°-4°3.4mm
163°-5°2.3mm
171°-12°9.6mm
18-5°-19°2.8mm
19-5°-21°
20-6°-23°2.5mm
21-1°-16°
22-5°-14°1.6mm
23-1°-14°1.6mm
24-2°-10°5.6mm
250°-9°
26-1°-10°2.6mm
27-11°-27°2.1mm
28-10°-28°
29-6°-17°
30-2°-14°
31-3°-12°

Frequently asked questions

What is Banff weather like in December?

In December, Banff averages -6.2°C, with typical highs of -1.3°C and lows of -10.7°C. The historical average is 11 wet days and 81% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Banff in December?

There are about 11 wet days in December. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Banff in December?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Banff?

Recent weather data rates July, August, September among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Banff weather in December in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Banff in December?

On 2026-12-15, calculated sunrise is 09:40 and sunset is 17:35 in local time (America/Edmonton). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations