Southern Indian Lake

Lake Large shallow lake in northern Manitoba

A remote lake in northern Manitoba, Southern Indian Lake provides access to boreal waters for anglers, canoeists and communities; trips require regional logistics and often boat transfers.

Tips for Visiting Southern Indian Lake #

Treat Southern Indian Lake as a remote destination and arrange transportation and logistics with a local outfitter or charter service in advance - access and services are limited and seasonal.
Plan for minimal on-site services: fuel, groceries and emergency options are scarce, so schedule any fishing, boating or cultural visits through established local operators and confirm accommodation and timelines before arrival.

Best Time to Visit Southern Indian Lake #

Visit in summer for the most reliable access and mild conditions; winters are very cold and only for experienced travellers or ice-fishing specialists.

Summer

June-August · 10-20°C

Warmest and most accessible season for boating, fishing and hiking; daylight hours are long but services are limited in this remote area.

Autumn

September-October · 0-10°C

Cooling temperatures and changing foliage; access can become more difficult as conditions turn toward freeze-up.

Winter

November-March · -30--15°C

Very cold, long winters with extensive ice cover; travel requires winter equipment and local knowledge.

Weather & Climate near Southern Indian Lake #

Climate

Southern Indian Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -30°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

21°

Warmest Month

-30°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -21°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-26°

Feels Like Freezing

-26°C

Temperature

-30° – -21°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -28°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.

Comfort

-23°

Feels Like Freezing

-23°C

Temperature

-28° – -17°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-16°

Feels Like Freezing

-16°C

Temperature

-23° – -9°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-12° – 1°

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-3° – 9°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

4° – 16°

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

-12°

Feels Like Freezing

-12°C

Temperature

-16° – -8°

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-22°

Feels Like Freezing

-22°C

Temperature

-27° – -18°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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