When to go · Lake Louise
Lake Louise in August
Great month. Inside Lake Louise's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes; late Jan–Mar for skiing and the ice carving event.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 7°C45°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Lake Louise
Inside Lake Louise's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes; late Jan–Mar for skiing and the ice carving event.
Weather in August
- Lake LouiseHighs around 22 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 45 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Rockies, Canada · Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Yohobest weather
Lakes thaw in June; Moraine Lake road and many trails open about June–October; wildfire smoke in some summers; ski season December–April.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast