What’s the climate like in Lake Louise?
The current climate in Lake Louise features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of -6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -15°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Louise in recent years was 37°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -29°C in December 2022.
On average, Lake Louise gets 912 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 495 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or explore other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Lake Louise?
The best time to visit Lake Louise for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Lake Louise.
Climate Table of Lake Louise
The climate table of Lake Louise shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -5 | -4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 7 | -2 | -6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -11 | -14 | -8 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -8 | -13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 224 | 85 | 67 | 40 | 42 | 52 | 37 | 47 | 63 | 65 | 123 | 67 |
| Snow (cm) | 104 | 75 | 79 | 34 | 12 | 3,5 | 0 | 0,3 | 7,0 | 26 | 116 | 39 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -6°C in December
- Precipitation*: 912 mm per year, averaging 76 mm per month
- Snowfall: 495 cm per year
- Driest months: 37 mm in July, 40 mm in April and 42 mm in May
- Wettest months: 224 mm in January, 123 mm in November and 85 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake Louise
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake Louise, Canada. 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 Lake Louise
This graph shows how much rainfall Lake Louise, Canada, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lake Louise
This graph shows how much snow Lake Louise, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lake Louise
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake Louise, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake Louise
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake Louise, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Louise
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake Louise, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake Louise
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lake Louise, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lake Louise by Month
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