Tadoule Lake

Area Remote Sayisi Dene community on Tadoule Lake

A remote fly-in community on a northern Manitoba lake, Tadoule Lake is known for wilderness fishing, hunting and visits centered on outdoor guides and local First Nations culture.

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Tadoule Lake is a remote lake and small community in northern Manitoba, Canada. It is one of the province’s northernmost settled places and serves as a local center for the surrounding area.

The community is associated with the local Indigenous population and has a history tied to northern settlement patterns in Manitoba.

Tadoule Lake lies in northern Manitoba near the Saskatchewan border, at considerable distance from major southern centers; the nearest large town is hundreds of kilometers to the south.

  • Access and community: Remote northern Manitoba location with small, predominantly Indigenous community nearby; access is primarily by air.
Tadoule Lake
58.7123, -98.4809

How to Get to Tadoule Lake #

Tadoule Lake is remote and typically reached by chartered floatplane from larger Manitoba centers; winter access may use seasonal ice roads. Organize travel and permissions well in advance.

Tips for Visiting Tadoule Lake #

  • Access is remote-arrange flights or charter services in advance and verify seasonal ice roads if visiting in winter.
  • Bring insect repellent during summer months; northern lakes see heavy mosquitoes in July and August.

Best Time to Visit Tadoule Lake #

Tadoule Lake is an extremely remote northern community best visited in summer by chartered plane or during winter only with local guidance.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Milder weather and continuous daylight for fishing and travel by boat or floatplane.
Winter
December-March · -30--10°C (-22-14°F)
Extremely cold; access may be by winter roads or ice routes-expect fierce isolation.

Weather & Climate near Tadoule Lake #

Climate

Tadoule Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -31°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -31°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-31° -22°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -30°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-30° -19°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-25° -12°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° -1°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -10°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-28° -20°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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