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Why visit Lake Louise?

Lake Louise is a glacier-fed lake and small village in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, famous for its bright turquoise water beneath the Victoria Glacier. It is one of the most photographed places in Canada and part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk the lakeshore trail, rent a canoe in summer, or hike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House and the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House for views over the lake. Nearby Moraine Lake, in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, has equally striking blue water; access is by shuttle bus in season, as private cars are no longer allowed on the road. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in Canada, and the lake freezes into a skating rink in winter. The Icefields Parkway begins here and runs north to Jasper past glaciers and lakes. Book parking or shuttles in advance in summer, when the area is very busy.

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When to go to Lake Louise

The best months for Lake Louise are January, February, June, July, August and September. Highs then range from -6°C to 23°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
-5°
low -12°
11 wet days
Feb
-6°
low -14°
13 wet days
Mar
0°
low -9°
11 wet days
Apr
3°
low -6°
10 wet days
May
11°
low 1°
11 wet days
Jun
16°
low 5°
17 wet days
Jul
23°
low 10°
12 wet days
Aug
22°
low 9°
14 wet days
Sep
16°
low 5°
10 wet days
Oct
8°
low -1°
9 wet days
Nov
-3°
low -12°
12 wet days
Dec
-8°
low -15°
15 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Lake Louise, Alberta. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Lake Louise?

The best months for Lake Louise are January, February, June, July, August and September. Highs then range from -6°C to 23°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Lake Louise?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 23°C. December is the coolest, around -8°C by day and -15°C at night. June is the wettest, with about 17 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Lake Louise known for?

Lake Louise is best known for nature, mountains and adventure. The things people come for: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Lake Agnes Tea House, Icefields Parkway.

Who is Lake Louise best suited to?

Lake Louise works particularly well for couples, families, groups of friends and first-time visitors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Lake Louise?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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