What is the weather like in Banff in December?

Expect temperatures between -15°C and -7°C with 13% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Banff in December?

Banff in December scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Banff in December?

December in Banff is ideal for: Business travelers.

Banff Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

-7°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

-15°C

Coolest around day 24

Rainy Days

0days

13% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Banff

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Currency

CAD

$ Canadian dollar

Language

English

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Driving

Right side

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Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.389

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Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

59/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

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Peak

May

Low

Nov

Monthly Traffic Distribution

198

Jan

192

Feb

195

Mar

194

Apr

293

May

232

Jun

282

Jul

266

Aug

261

Sep

222

Oct

178

Nov

219

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Vancouver (YVR)

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Edmonton (YEG)

Kelowna (YLW)

Saskatoon Diefenbaker (YXE)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

6 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Canada. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Canada.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Canada.Rabies is commonly found in some terrestrial wildlife species and bats.If rabies exposures occur while in Canada, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Yellow Fever

CDC recommendations:Vaccine isnotrecommended.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025

Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Banff?

👌Good option with minor considerations(62/100)

Short Answer

December brings winter conditions to Banff with -7°C average highs. The 13% precipitation chance may include snow. Essential: warm coat, layers, and waterproof footwear.

Decision Factors

Freezing temperatures

-6.9°C highs - pack warm winter gear

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Excellent dry conditions

Only 13% rain probability - ideal for outdoor activities

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

75% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Families with children
-11°C too cold for comfortable family activities
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Elderly travelers
79% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score only 0/100 - better months available

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Banff in December averages -7°C with 13% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Banff in December

What are the temperatures in Banff in December?

Daytime highs average -7°C, nights drop to -15°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Banff in December?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Banff in December?

Warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, boots, gloves.

Is December peak season in Banff?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Banff Weather in December

Banff December Weather Calendar

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Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Rabies

Yellow Fever

Is December a Good Time to Visit Banff?

Decision Factors

Good For

Who Should Avoid

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