SeasonMapLake Louise (Lake Louise ski) weather in November
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November in Lake Louise: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing.
#1 of 12 months in Lake Louise · #40 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lake Louise in November
Notes from nearby Banff (51 km away)
Lake Louise doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Banff, close enough to share the season.
Banff regulars call November the true in-between: too cold and grey for most summer activities, but not reliably snowy enough yet for skiing — Moraine Lake Road is already closed for the season. Anyone driving is pointed firmly toward winter tires and real snow-driving experience.
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 — November
| Daytime high | -2°C / 29°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 71.1 cm / 28 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lake Louise in November
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.
Busyone of its best months for weather(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).
Best 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 November
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 71 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Lake Louise?
- November in Lake Louise: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Lake Louise on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Lake Louise in November?
- In November, Lake Louise averages a daily high of -1.9°C and a low of -8.8°C, with about 64 mm of rain over roughly 12.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lake Louise in November?
- Lake Louise has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in November.
- Does it snow in Lake Louise in November?
- Lake Louise sees roughly 71.1 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Lake Louise
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: Edmonton's Aurora season on 1 Sep – 10 Apr, and Banff's Ski season around 5 Nov – 18 May.