Lake Louise Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Lake Louise experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to very cold weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lake Louise is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -11°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -19°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Lake Louise receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 819 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 111 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 43 mm over 13 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Lake Louise Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lake Louise. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lake Louise.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 66%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 39%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Lake Louise in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 111 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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