St. Ignace Island
Island Large island in Lake Superior within Ontario
A remote island in Lake Superior, Ontario, reached by private boat; anglers, kayakers and wilderness campers visit for fishing, shoreline exploration and isolated camping opportunities.
How to Get to St. Ignace Island #
Access is by private boat or charter across Lake Superior; approaches depend on seasonal weather and require careful planning and charts.
Tips for Visiting St. Ignace Island #
- Large and sparsely visited - plan supplies and navigation carefully for any landing or extended trip.
- Use detailed nautical charts and local advice; the island is remote and weather on Lake Superior can change quickly.
Best Time to Visit St. Ignace Island #
Visit in summer with thorough preparation and local route planning.
Weather & Climate near St. Ignace Island #
St. Ignace Island'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 -21°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (826 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).