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Banff in October
Banff weather in October - Canada
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Banff Weather in October

Plan your October trip to Banff, Canada. Based on 30 years of NASA data, expect temperatures of 7°C (high) to -3°C (low), with 15% rain probability and 8 hours of daily sunshine. Great conditions with only 0 rainy days expected.

Avg High
7°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low
-3°C

Coolest around day 31

Rainy Days
0days

15% avg rain chance

Sunshine
8hrs/day

Autumn season

Banff October Weather Calendar

Click any day to see detailed weather information

Day 1
cloudy
Cloudy
12°C21%
Day 2
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
11°C20%
Day 3
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
11°C18%
Day 4
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
11°C15%
Day 5
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
11°C11%
Day 6
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
11°C11%
Day 7
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
11°C10%
Day 8
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
10°C13%
Day 9
partly-cloudy-day
Nice
10°C17%
Day 10
extreme-cold
Cold
9°C18%
Day 11
extreme-cold
Cold
8°C16%
Day 12
extreme-cold
Cold
8°C16%
Day 13
extreme-cold
Cold
7°C16%
Day 14
extreme-cold
Cold
8°C12%
Day 15
extreme-cold
Cold
8°C19%
Day 16
cloudy
Cloudy
8°C21%
Day 17
cloudy
Cloudy
8°C22%
Day 18
cloudy
Cloudy
8°C21%
Day 19
extreme-cold
Cold
7°C20%
Day 20
extreme-cold
Cold
7°C15%
Day 21
extreme-cold
Cold
6°C13%
Day 22
extreme-cold
Cold
6°C14%
Day 23
extreme-cold
Cold
5°C13%
Day 24
extreme-cold
Cold
4°C12%
Day 25
extreme-cold
Cold
4°C10%
Day 26
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 27
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 28
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C11%
Day 29
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C13%
Day 30
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C16%
Day 31
extreme-cold
Cold
2°C17%

Essential Travel Info for Banff

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Currency

CAD

$ Canadian dollar

Language

English

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Driving

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Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.389

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

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)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
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 October a Good Time to Visit Banff?

👍Solid choice for most travelers
Short Answer

Banff's October averages 7°C - cold but manageable with proper attire. Lower tourism (76% of peak) means better prices and fewer queues.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

76% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

  • 🏛️
    Cultural tourists

    Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites

  • 💼
    Business travelers

    Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

  • 👴
    Elderly travelers

    77% humidity creates difficult conditions

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"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Banff in October averages 7°C with 15% precipitation probability."

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Banff in October

What are the temperatures in Banff in October?

Daytime highs average 7°C, nights drop to -3°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Banff in October?

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

What to wear in Banff in October?

Warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, boots, gloves.

Is October peak season in Banff?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.