Moraine Lake
Lake Louise, Canada
Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the 93 sights of Canada listed on this site and is the 42nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 15 °C. The coldest month is January, when temperatures reach a low of -19 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the highest amount of rain falling in June.
Visitors can reach the lake via Calgary International Airport, which is 153 km away. The lake is located 3,021 km from Ottawa. Nearby sites include Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Burgess Shale, the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, and Banff National Park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 15 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -12 | -9 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 1 | -8 | -14 |
| Average low, °C | -19 | -17 | -13 | -9 | -4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -9 | -16 | -21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 107 | 69 | 67 | 69 | 100 | 138 | 121 | 112 | 94 | 80 | 110 | 97 |
| 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.
