When to go · Lake Louise
Lake Louise in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakes; late Jan–Mar for skiing and the ice carving event). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 8°C46°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GoodCanada month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakes; late Jan–Mar for skiing and the ice carving event). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Weather in October
- Lake LouiseHighs around 8 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 46 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Rockies, Canada · Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Yohofine
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
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings