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Lake Louise, Canada
Lake Louise is a glacial lake and lagoon situated in Banff National Park. It is one of the 93 sights in Canada listed on this site and is ranked 39th among the country's sights in terms of English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 17 °C. June has the most rain, averaging about 21 rainy days. For those visiting in winter, January has the lowest temperatures, with highs of -9 °C and lows of -16 °C.
To reach Lake Louise, you can fly to Calgary International Airport, which is 158 km away. The site is 3,023 km from Ottawa. Nearby locations include Moraine Lake, 10.3 km away, and Burgess Shale, 16.7 km away. You can also visit the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site or Yoho National Park, both within 19 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -9 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 3 | -5 | -11 |
| Average low, °C | -15 | -14 | -10 | -6 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | -6 | -13 | -17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 78 | 106 | 96 | 91 | 74 | 61 | 84 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
