Average Monthly Sunshine in Lake Louise

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lake Louise receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lake Louise. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in July and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1760 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious 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.

Lake Louise’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lake Louise enjoys an average of 1760 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Lake Louise’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -8°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lake Louise Precipitation page.