Banff weather in April
Banff in April averages 3°C (37°F) and 35 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Banff, April is the sixth coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (37°F)
-4–9°C · 25–48°F
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Banff like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Banff in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (25°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Banff is 5°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
April in Banff is 4.6°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
Daylight in Banff in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 54 minutes in Banff, rising about 06:45 and setting about 20:39 local time.
April ends 1 hour 49 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 40 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Banff
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Travel guides for Banff
What to read before you book.
Banff weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C / 18°F | 19 mm |
| February | -7°C / 20°F | 19 mm |
| March | -2°C / 28°F | 27 mm |
| April | 3°C / 37°F | 35 mm |
| May | 7°C / 45°F | 44 mm |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 66 mm |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 42 mm |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 45 mm |
| September | 10°C / 49°F | 45 mm |
| October | 3°C / 38°F | 32 mm |
| November | -3°C / 26°F | 25 mm |
| December | -9°C / 16°F | 19 mm |
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FAQs about Banff in April
April climate averages for Banff, 1991–2020.
Banff averages 3°C (37°F) in April, ranging from about -4°C (25°F) at night to 9°C (48°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 35 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 3°C (37°F) against 7°C (45°F) in May — 4.6°C cooler.
April is 5°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 54 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 34 minutes in June and 7 hours 55 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:45 and sunset about 20:39 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 49 minutes longer than it starts.
