What’s the climate like in Banff?
The current climate of Banff features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Banff in recent years was 27°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.
On average, Banff gets 715 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 13 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Banff?
The best time to visit Banff for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Banff.
Climate Table of Banff
The climate table of Banff shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 61 | 49 | 50 | 36 | 45 | 53 | 64 | 64 | 52 | 91 | 73 | 77 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,6 | 5,1 | 1,5 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 2,7 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 715 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Snowfall: 13 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in April, 45 mm in May and 49 mm in February
- Wettest months: 91 mm in October, 77 mm in December and 73 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Banff
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Banff, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Banff
This graph shows how much precipitation Banff, Scotland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Banff
This graph shows how much snow Banff, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Banff
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Banff, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Banff
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Banff, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Banff
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Banff, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Banff
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Banff, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Banff by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Banff. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
