Late winter · Weather & things to do
Lake Louise in February
Lake Louise sees its driest month, with just 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 23°F (-5°C) and lows of 4°F (-15°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 4°F (-15°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 97%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 23°F (-5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 4°F (-15°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Last dry month before the rain or snow picks up: March brings 3.5 in (89 mm).
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in January to 45/100.
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 4°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lake Louise in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Laggan's Mountain Bakery
Long-running bakery in Samson Mall; cheap sandwiches and pastries for the trail.
Rockpile Trail
Short climb at Moraine Lake to the famous postcard view.
Lake Louise Gondola
Summer gondola on the ski hill with grizzly-habitat views and an interpretive centre.
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
Longer hike past the lake to a teahouse below Victoria Glacier.
Moraine Lake
Glacier-fed lake below the Valley of the Ten Peaks; reached only by shuttle or tour.
Nearby in February
- Banff in February~31 mi · highs 24°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Jasper in February~129 mi · highs 28°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Glacier National Park in February~212 mi · highs 23°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Whistler in February~310 mi · highs 35°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Lake Louise?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 86. Expect highs of 23°F (-5°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Lake Louise in February?
Average highs are 23°F (-5°C) and average lows 4°F (-15°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Lake Louise in February?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 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 February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 4°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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