Attraction in Banff

Lake Louise Travel Guide

Lake Louise travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 41°F now🕔 6:10 PM local📅 Best: July and August

Summary

Lake Louise is a tourist attraction in Banff. Lake Louise is a landmark known for a glacial lake below Victoria Glacier.

Right now it is 41°F (5°C) in Lake Louise with clear. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 41°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Lake Louise is July and August. The climate is polar. March, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 4°F.

Nearby highlights include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Dinosaur Provincial Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Louise today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Lake Louise

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Coordinates: 51°25′31.4″N 116°10′38.3″W (51.4254, -116.1773)

Weather in Lake Louise right now

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41°F
Clear · feels like 35°F
Humidity65%
Wind3 mph SE
Gusts3 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure845 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 15 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sunrise7:23 AM
Sunset7:53 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 32%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:10 PM, Sep 17 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Sep 19

☁️ 66° / 46°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Sep 20

☀️ 68° / 47°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about Lake Louise

TypeAttraction
CityBanff
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates51°25′31.4″N 116°10′38.3″W (51.4254, -116.1773)
Known fora glacial lake below Victoria Glacier
Local time6:10 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Lake Louise

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Louise.

Best time to visit Lake Louise

Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid March, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Louise?

Lake Louise is a tourist attraction in Banff. Its coordinates are 51.4254, -116.1773. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Lake Louise right now?

It is currently 41°F (5°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lake Louise?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Louise, which has a polar climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Lake Louise in?

Lake Louise observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:10 PM.

What are the top things to do in Lake Louise?

Popular options include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Glacier National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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