Climate Insights for Burns Lake

The climate in Burns Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 593mm of precipitation falls per year. Burns Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burns Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 174cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Burns Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Burns Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 593mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 70mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 32mm. That's 38mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 174cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Burns Lake is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Burns Lake, which began on March 20, 2026. Burns Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Burns Lake is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 53mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burns Lake based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.