Lake Louise weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

How does the weather in Lake Louise usually fare in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lake Louise includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -10°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -17°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Lake Louise in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 55 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.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 57 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Louise. 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 January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Canada in January

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

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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