How do you get to Lake Louise in September?

Parks Canada Shuttles: Departing daily, from May to October from the Park & Ride these shuttles go directly to Lake Louise or Moraine Lake with a connector shuttle available to move between the lakes. Use the Parks Canada Shuttles to guarantee you see both lakes in a day. Tickets must be reserved in advance.



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September: Enjoy Summer Activities Without Crowds The weather is still warm and pleasant. It is ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and sightseeing. The lake is surrounded by stunning mountains, lush forests, and an abundance of wildlife. This beauty can be fully appreciated during this time of year.

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Banff and Lake Louise start to get colder in September. The summer months have come to a close, which means chiller nights and early mornings, with milder temperatures mid-day. You can expect highs of around 17 C and lows of about 2 C in the Town of Banff.

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It can also be seen in September, but usually, by this time, the silt is settling to where there is no more reflection of the light and the lake begins to lose its color. The next change the lake takes is in mid-November when it starts to freeze up again and it repeats the cycle.

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The average Banff temperature in September is around 16°C (61°F) during the day. At night you can expect the average minimum temperature is around 3°C (37°F). As for rainfall, September typically gets around 38 mm (1.5 in) spread over 13 days.

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Between mid-June to October, parking at Lake Louise is a struggle. You'll want to arrive before 8:00 a.m. to secure a parking spot at Lake Louise, which means an early rise unless you stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. We've never had a problem parking at Lake Louise during the shoulder season or winter.

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Lake Louise itself is 61 km from the Town of Banff. The drive takes about 45 minutes along the TransCanada or an hour if you drive the scenic Bow Valley Parkway.

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Moraine Lake is only half the size of its nearby neighbour Lake Louise, but perhaps even more scenic. It's situated at an elevation of 1883 meters in the beautiful Valley Of The Ten Peaks in Banff National Park. This glacier-fed lake becomes the most intense and vivid shade of turquoise blue.

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Can you see the Northern Lights in Banff in September? You can spot the Northern Lights in Banff in September, but again, you better your chances at the dark sky preserve.

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