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Lake Louise weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Planning a trip to Lake Louise in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Lake Louise typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -19°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Lake Louise in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Louise. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Banff, Canada (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Lake Louise in December?

Visitors traveling to Lake Louise should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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