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Lake Louise in May
Lake Louise warms up: highs climb to 47°F (9°C), from 35°F in April, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 32°F (0°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (82 mm).
With about 15 h 22 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 11.2 in (285 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 41/100 in April to 52/100.
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 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 May
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Rockpile Trail
Short climb at Moraine Lake to the famous postcard view.
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
Longer hike past the lake to a teahouse below Victoria Glacier.
Laggan's Mountain Bakery
Long-running bakery in Samson Mall; cheap sandwiches and pastries for the trail.
Lake Agnes Tea House
Historic 1905 teahouse at a hanging lake, reached by a 3.5 km climb.
Moraine Lake
Glacier-fed lake below the Valley of the Ten Peaks; reached only by shuttle or tour.
Nearby in May
- Banff in May~31 mi · highs 54°F, 3.3 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jasper in May~129 mi · highs 57°F, 2.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Glacier National Park in May~212 mi · highs 52°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Whistler in May~310 mi · highs 51°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Lake Louise?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 86. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Lake Louise in May?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lake Louise in May?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.8 in (961 mm).
What should I pack for Lake Louise in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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