SeasonMapLake Louise (Lake Louise ski) weather in December
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December in Lake Louise: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing.
#5 of 12 months in Lake Louise · #479 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lake Louise in December
Other months in Lake Louise
Lake Louise's forum calls late March some of the best skiing of the year — deep snow still on the ground, milder temperatures than midwinter, and noticeably longer days. Regulars note snow reliably holds well into April, with winter activities like sleigh rides and snowshoeing still running through mid-month.
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Lake Louise climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -7°C / 20°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.9 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 85.4 cm / 33.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lake Louise in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in Canada, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lake Louise's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLake Louise's best weather comes in February, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Lake Louise in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
5 Nov – 5 May · usuallyOne of the first big Canadian hills to open, usually in the first week of November, and it runs to the start of May. The back bowls need wind and time to fill, so early season is a front-side affair. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 85 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Lake Louise — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Lake Louise?
Lake Louise in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Lake Louise?
- December in Lake Louise: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lake Louise on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Lake Louise in December?
- In December, Lake Louise averages a daily high of -6.8°C and a low of -13.7°C, with about 60.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lake Louise in December?
- Lake Louise has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
- Does it snow in Lake Louise in December?
- Lake Louise sees roughly 85.4 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Lake Louise
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Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Edmonton's Aurora season on 1 Sep – 10 Apr, and Banff's Ski season around 5 Nov – 18 May.