Nonacho Lake Lake
Large freshwater lake within Northwest Territories wilderness
Remote lake in Canada's Northwest Territories, Nonacho Lake sits in boreal wilderness. Visitors travel for backcountry canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing, often stopping to camp along its shorelines.
Nonacho Lake at a Glance#
How to Get to Nonacho Lake#
Reach Yellowknife by scheduled air service, then arrange a charter floatplane or bush plane to the lake via local outfitters. In winter, access may be possible overland by snowmobile on established ice roads - only with local guidance.
Tips for Visiting Nonacho Lake#
- Plan for travel by floatplane or bush plane - Nonacho Lake is remote and roads may not exist.
- Bring appropriate cold-weather equipment outside summer; insect repellent is essential in high-latitude summers.
- Check with Northwest Territories tourism or local outfitters for fishing and access regulations.
Best Time to Visit Nonacho Lake#
Best visited in summer for access and milder conditions; winters are extreme and for skilled, well-equipped travelers only.
Weather & Climate near Nonacho Lake#
Nonacho Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -32°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -32° - -23° | -37° | 14 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -30° - -20° | -35° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -25° - -13° | -28° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -14° - -2° | -14° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -3° - 8° | -2° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 36 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 52 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 3° - 9° | 3° | 39 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -6° - 1° | -7° | 32 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -19° - -13° | -24° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -29° - -20° | -33° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |