Anderson Lake (British Columbia)

Lake Large British Columbia lake in the coastal mountains

Mountain lake in British Columbia’s interior accessed by forest roads; it attracts anglers, kayakers and hikers exploring surrounding alpine and forest trails.

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Anderson Lake (British Columbia)
50.6333, -122.4097

How to Get to Anderson Lake (British Columbia) #

Access varies by lake; most visitors arrive by vehicle on provincial highways and forest service roads. Nearest service towns depend on the specific Anderson Lake (check local maps and regional district offices). For remote lakes, use a high-clearance vehicle and verify seasonal road conditions with British Columbia’s provincial travel advisories.

Best Time to Visit Anderson Lake (British Columbia) #

Late spring through early autumn offers the most reliable access and pleasant weather for lakeside activities.

Summer
Jun-Sep · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Warmest, best for hiking, canoeing and avoiding winter snow on access roads.
Spring/Autumn
Apr-May, Oct · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Cooler, moody light; spring runoff can swell streams and make hiking muddy.

Weather & Climate near Anderson Lake (British Columbia) #

Climate

Anderson Lake (British Columbia)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (677 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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