December · Canada
Best time to visit Lake Louise in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Louise in December
Average temperature -12°C, 64 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 96% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -12°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 96%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lake Louise scores 1.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -12°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Louise's turquoise water and the Victoria Glacier make it the Canadian Rockies' classic view.
December in Lake Louise — off-season conditions
December sits at -12°C (10°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
64 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.6 hours of daylight.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Lake Louise — 7.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Louise in December?
- In December, Lake Louise averages -12°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lake Louise?
- December earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lake Louise in December?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 96% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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