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Lake Louise in April
Lake Louise warms up: highs climb to 35°F (2°C), from 29°F in March, with lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Average lows of 19°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 77%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 32°F.
- Comfort improves from 38/100 in March to 41/100.
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lake Louise in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Rockpile Trail
Short climb at Moraine Lake to the famous postcard view.
Laggan's Mountain Bakery
Long-running bakery in Samson Mall; cheap sandwiches and pastries for the trail.
Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar
Family-run since 1990 above Samson Mall. Burgers and Chinese-Western comfort food, open late with a full bar.
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
Flat path along the turquoise lake toward Victoria Glacier.
Lake Louise Gondola
Summer gondola on the ski hill with grizzly-habitat views and an interpretive centre.
Nearby in April
- Banff in April~31 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jasper in April~129 mi · highs 44°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Glacier National Park in April~212 mi · highs 39°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Whistler in April~310 mi · highs 41°F, 4.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,099 m to Lake Louise's ~1,540 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lake Louise in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Lake Louise?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 86. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Lake Louise in April?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Lake Louise in April?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 37.8 in (961 mm).
What should I pack for Lake Louise in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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