Banff weather in February
Banff in February averages -7°C (20°F) and 19 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Banff, February is the third coldest.
- Average temp
- -7°C (20°F)
-13–-1°C · 9–31°F
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Banff like in February?
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 February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -13°C (9°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Banff is 1.3°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -8°C (18°F).
February in Banff is 4.3°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
Daylight in Banff in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 2 minutes in Banff, rising about 07:55 and setting about 17:57 local time.
February ends 1 hour 38 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 32 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Banff
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Travel guides for Banff
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Banff weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February 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 February
February climate averages for Banff, 1991–2020.
Banff averages -7°C (20°F) in February, ranging from about -13°C (9°F) at night to -1°C (31°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 19 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages -7°C (20°F) against -2°C (28°F) in March — 4.3°C cooler.
February is 1.3°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February 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 February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 2 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 16 hours 34 minutes in June and 7 hours 55 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:55 and sunset about 17:57 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 38 minutes longer than it starts.
