Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
4.5h
Weather score
33
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Banff, Alberta, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March1°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Banff's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March48mm average rain
March is one of Banff's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March4.5 hours average sun
March sits close to Banff's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March33 weather score
March sits close to Banff's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.