Lake Louise Weather Forecast
Lake Louise weather: 50°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Louise is a lake in Banff. Lake Louise is a lake known as a glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Lake Louise with clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 49°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 36%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - 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 Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is 7°F below the 69°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. hiking is the strongest bet in Lake Louise today at 8.8/10. 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.
Active alerts for Lake Louise
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Weather in Lake Louise right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:04 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Louise
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 49° | 36% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 42° | 3% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 46° | 1% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 55° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 55° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 48° | 21% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 48° | 35% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 51° | 34% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 51° / 40° | 17% · 1,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 40° | 10% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 62° / 41° | 18% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 43° | 41% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 46° | 48% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 44° | 39% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 47° | 32% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 49° | 32% | 4 mph | 6 |
Climate in Lake Louise month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 6° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 27° | 4° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 34° | 11° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 42° | 19° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 51° | 31° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 57° | 37° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 70° | 48° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 69° | 46° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 41° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 43° | 26° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 31° | 13° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 28° | 14° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Louise
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Louise
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Louise?
Lake Louise is a lake 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 50°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 5 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 6:04 AM.
What are the top things to do in Lake Louise?
Popular options include Lake Louise, 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 6:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
