Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Lake Louise in July
Lake Louise's warmest month brings highs averaging 66°F (19°C), lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 83/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (86 mm).
With about 15 h 57 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Lake Louise's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in June to 83/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Lake Louise in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
Longer hike past the lake to a teahouse below Victoria Glacier.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jul–Sep.
Lake Louise Gondola
Summer gondola on the ski hill with grizzly-habitat views and an interpretive centre.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Lake Agnes Tea House
Historic 1905 teahouse at a hanging lake, reached by a 3.5 km climb.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–early Oct.
Laggan's Mountain Bakery
Long-running bakery in Samson Mall; cheap sandwiches and pastries for the trail.
Why now July scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Moraine Lake
Glacier-fed lake below the Valley of the Ten Peaks; reached only by shuttle or tour.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Oct.
Nearby in July
- Banff in July~31 mi · highs 70°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Jasper in July~129 mi · highs 71°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Glacier National Park in July~212 mi · highs 70°F, 1.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Whistler in July~310 mi · highs 71°F, 2.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Lake Louise?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends.
How hot is Lake Louise in July?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lake Louise in July?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.8 in (961 mm).
What should I pack for Lake Louise in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Lake Louise
Routes in season in July
- Banff & Jasper Loop Jun – Sep
Planning Lake Louise in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.