January · Canada
Best time to visit Lake Louise in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Louise in January
Average temperature -13°C, 51 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -13°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Lake Louise scores 2.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -13°C, 51 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.
January in Lake Louise — off-season conditions
January averages -13°C (8°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 51 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Louise in January?
- In January, Lake Louise averages -13°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lake Louise?
- January earns a 2.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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