Garry LakeGarry Lake at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Garry Lake
Summer months (June-August) offer the most practical access via charter flights or boat where applicable.
Summer
June-August · 0-10°C
Ice melts and lakes open for boating; insect activity is high in lowlands.
Late spring/early autumn
May & September · -5-5°C
Short windows of accessibility; watch weather and daylight changes.
Weather & Climate near Garry Lake
Climate
Garry Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -36°C to 12°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 10
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -36° - -28° | -46° | 5 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -36° - -28° | -46° | 4 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -32° - -23° | -41° | 6 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -23° - -13° | -29° | 10 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -11° - -3° | -14° | 12 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 6° | -3° | 18 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 32 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 5° - 12° | 5° | 33 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 4° | -4° | 29 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -11° - -5° | -16° | 23 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -25° - -17° | -32° | 9 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -32° - -24° | -41° | 6 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Garry Lake
Garry Lake is in Nunavut’s interior; access is typically by chartered aircraft from regional hubs like Yellowknife or Rankin Inlet, or by long overland logistical routes for organized expeditions. Contact local authorities and Inuit organizations for permissions and transport arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Garry Lake
- Garry Lake lies in remote Nunavut-travel requires chartered floatplane or arranged community transport.
- Plan long stays and bring redundancies for supplies; there are no services on-site.
- Respect Inuit land use and wildlife guidelines; coordinate with local authorities for hunting/fishing rules.