Adams Lake

Lake Freshwater lake surrounded by mountains in BC

Adams Lake in British Columbia serves recreational visitors with boating, fishing and lakeside provincial parks, accessed from the Thompson-Okanagan corridor north of Kamloops.

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Adams Lake
51.1694, -119.5736

How to Get to Adams Lake #

Adams Lake lies north of Kamloops, British Columbia. From Kamloops, follow BC‑5 North/Tobiano Road and local secondary roads (Adams Lake Road/BC‑97A connections) toward the lake-driving time is around 1-1.5 hours depending on start point. There are multiple access points around the lake; check local maps for marinas and provincial campgrounds.

Tips for Visiting Adams Lake #

  • Boat launches and floatplane transfers are common ways to reach remote parts of Adams Lake; check with local marinas for access points.
  • If visiting for hot springs near the north end, consult local maps-the area is large and signage is modest.
  • Fishing permits are monitored; obtain a provincial licence for angling.

Best Time to Visit Adams Lake #

Best in summer (June-September) for boating, fishing and lakeside recreation.

Summer
June-September · 12°C to 25°C
Warmest and busiest time for boating and fishing; lake recreation peaks.
Shoulder seasons
May, October · 5°C to 15°C
Fewer visitors and cooler water; some services may close early in the shoulder periods.
Winter
November-April · -5°C to 5°C
Colder, with snow at higher elevations; many recreational services are limited.

Weather & Climate near Adams Lake #

Climate

Adams Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (620 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -1°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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