Windermere Lake (British Columbia)Windermere Lake is a freshwater lake in the Columbia Valley of eastern British Columbia, near the community of Windermere and the town of Invermere. It is one of several valley lakes in the East Kootenay region used for recreation and lakeside communities.
The lake is used for typical lake activities such as boating, fishing and lakeside recreation, with residential and holiday properties along parts of its shoreline. The setting is part of the Columbia Valley corridor that links a series of lakes and river systems in southeastern British Columbia.
Like many valley lakes in this region, Windermere Lake is of glacial origin and has long been used by local communities for transport and fishing prior to more recent recreational development.
The lake sits in the East Kootenay/Columbia Valley region of southeastern British Columbia, close to the town of Invermere.
Best Time to Visit Windermere Lake (British Columbia)#
Best visited in summer for boating and water-based recreation; shoulder seasons offer quieter conditions.
Weather & Climate near Windermere Lake (British Columbia)#
Windermere Lake (British Columbia)'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 -13°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -13° - -4° | -12° | 33 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -9° - 1° | -7° | 20 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 7° | -1° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 13° | 5° | 33 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 19° | 11° | 49 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 22° | 15° | 68 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 10° - 26° | 18° | 53 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 26° | 18° | 42 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 20° | 12° | 39 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 13° | 5° | 27 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -5° - 3° | -4° | 37 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -11° - -4° | -11° | 34 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Windermere Lake (British Columbia)#
Windermere Lake is reached via Highway 93/95 in the Columbia Valley region of southeastern British Columbia. The closest town with services is Windermere; Invermere is nearby and serves as a regional hub with accommodations and transport links.
Tips for Visiting Windermere Lake (British Columbia)#
- Boat ramps and marinas provide the best access for anglers and boaters - check current launch conditions.
- For hikers, follow signed trails starting from the lakeside campgrounds; topo maps are useful for backcountry routes.
- The lake sits in the Columbia Valley area - combine a visit with local hot springs and hiking in nearby provincial parks.