Pigeon Lake (Alberta)
Lake Alberta lake popular for fishing, cottages, recreation
Pigeon Lake in Alberta is a popular summer lake with beaches, cottages, boating and fishing; nearby communities host markets and lakeside cabins amid calm water and mixed forest.
How to Get to Pigeon Lake (Alberta) #
Pigeon Lake is about 80-100 km southwest of Edmonton. From Highway 2, take Highway 13/13A and local rural roads to reach the various hamlets and park access points around the lake; watch for provincial park signage for public beaches and boat launches.
Tips for Visiting Pigeon Lake (Alberta) #
- If visiting in summer, explore the lakeshore communities on foot or by kayak to find quieter bays and birdlife.
- Winter travel requires local knowledge; snowmobile trails and ice fishing are popular but check conditions with local authorities.
Best Time to Visit Pigeon Lake (Alberta) #
Pigeon Lake's social life peaks in summer; winter is quieter but offers classic prairie‑lake experiences for those prepared.
Weather & Climate near Pigeon Lake (Alberta) #
Pigeon Lake (Alberta)'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 -18°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (518 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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