Banff or Jackson Hole in July?
On climate data, Jackson Hole comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
BanffPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jackson HolePhoto: James St. John · CC BY 2.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Banff | Jackson Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 17 °C | 24 °C |
| Average daily low | 6 °C | 8 °C |
| Rainy days | 15 rainy days (est.) | 7 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 8 h/day | 9 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 72 % | 51 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Jackson Hole is about 7 °C warmer by day.
- Jackson Hole is drier, with about 8 fewer rainy days.
Banff or Jackson Hole in July: the short answer
In July, Jackson Hole comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Banff 58/100 vs Jackson Hole 91/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Banff averages a climate score of 34/100, Jackson Hole 49/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 17 °C in Banff and 24 °C in Jackson Hole — warmer in Jackson Hole. Average daily lows are around 6 °C versus 8 °C.
On rain, Banff sees about 15 rainy days in July and Jackson Hole about 7 — drier in Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole gets more sunshine (8 vs 9 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Banff records roughly 176 rainy days and Jackson Hole about 139 — the drier of the two overall is Jackson Hole. At their sunniest, Banff reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (July) and Jackson Hole about 9 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Banff is at its best in August, while Jackson Hole peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Jackson Hole scores higher in July (Banff 70 vs Jackson Hole 94).
Active & hiking: Jackson Hole scores higher in July (Banff 71 vs Jackson Hole 87).
Family: Jackson Hole scores higher in July (Banff 39 vs Jackson Hole 91).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Jackson Hole leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Jackson Hole carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.