Lake Louise weather in August (Alberta, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lake Louise this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Lake Louise typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Lake Louise in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Louise climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Louise, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 40% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Banff, Canada (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lake Louise, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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