Lake Louise weather in March (Alberta, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lake Louise in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of March in Lake Louise typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -12°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Lake Louise in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 128 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March 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 March

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 43% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Canada in March

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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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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