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While the weather within Banff National Park varies by season, it can also vary by the part of the park in which you find yourself.

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While the weather within Banff National Park varies by season, it can also vary by the part of the park in which you find yourself. For example, many trails at the higher elevations remain snow-bound through mid-June, and snow is always a possibility, even in mid-summer. But then, July is typically the warmest month with average highs of 22 C (72 F) in the Town of Banff, and January the coldest with average lows of -15 C (5 F). While the park's dry air makes the temperatures more bearable, it can still get cold. A good rule of thumb is remember that the temperature will fall about 1 degree celsius for every 200m of elevation gain. That being said, whatever time of year you're visiting, it's important to realize that the weather within the park is unpredictable, and you should be prepared for rain, snow and high winds at any time of year, especially in the backcountry.

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