Lake Louise weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Planning a trip to Lake Louise in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Lake Louise typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -17°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

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.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 57 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 57 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Banff, Canada (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

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

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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 January?

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 January.

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

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