Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)When to Go
Best Time to Visit Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)
Late spring through early autumn for warm-weather activities; autumn for foliage and quieter trails.
Summer
June-August · 15-25 °C
Warm days for paddling and fishing; busiest season.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15 °C
Fewer crowds and good fall colors; chilly mornings.
Weather & Climate near Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)
Climate
Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)'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 -15°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (928 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 21
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -5° | -17° | 76 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -15° - -4° | -15° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -8° - 2° | -8° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 10° | 1° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 20° | 14° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 71 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)
Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario) is accessed by local county roads-typically within an hour’s drive of nearby towns in the Lanark/Frontenac area. Follow provincial park signage; primary access is by car and parking is available at the main lot.
Tips for Visiting Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)
- Park at the marked lot near the main trailhead to avoid long forest-road drives.
- Expect wetlands near the lake margins-early spring can be buggy and muddy; gaiters help.
- Bring binoculars for birding: this Silver Lake spot is good for waterfowl and warblers in migration.