Lake Louise weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

How does the weather in Lake Louise usually fare in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Lake Louise usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is part of winter. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -19°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Lake Louise in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 Temperature -19°C  

Max Temperature -11°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Canada in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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