Aberdeen Lake (Nunavut)
Lake Remote Arctic lake in Nunavut, freshwater basin
A remote lake in Nunavut’s tundra, Aberdeen Lake is reached by charter flights for wilderness fishing, canoe trips and sightings of Arctic wildlife away from road networks.
How to Get to Aberdeen Lake (Nunavut) #
Aberdeen Lake is in the Nunavut territory and reached almost exclusively by chartered bush plane or floatplane from regional hubs such as Baker Lake, Rankin Inlet or Iqaluit. There are no regular roads; arrange transport and permits well in advance and travel with a guide or a community‑approved outfitter.
Tips for Visiting Aberdeen Lake (Nunavut) #
- Charter or join a guided bush flight-floatplanes are the usual way to reach remote Arctic lakes in Nunavut.
- Carry an emergency satellite communicator; there are no facilities at Aberdeen Lake.
- If fishing is the goal, check Nunavut's licensing rules and the local season-ice can persist well into June.
Best Time to Visit Aberdeen Lake (Nunavut) #
Visit in the brief Arctic summer (June-August) when floatplanes operate and the lake is accessible.
Weather & Climate near Aberdeen Lake (Nunavut) #
Aberdeen Lake (Nunavut)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -35°C to 13°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -27°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
