Blakely Island, Washington

Island Forest-covered San Juan Island popular for boating and wildlife

Blakely Island in Washington’s San Juan archipelago offers island trails, shoreline access and boating opportunities; visitors typically arrive by private boat for camping, kayaking and wildlife watching.

How to Get to Blakely Island, Washington #

Blakely Island is part of Washington’s San Juan Islands and is not served by the Washington State Ferries. The island is normally reached by private boat or by small aircraft/seaplane; the nearest large public ferry terminal for the San Juans is Anacortes (Washington), from which travelers transfer to private boat or air services for Blakely Island.

Best Time to Visit Blakely Island, Washington #

Best visited in summer (June-September) when weather is mild and access by boat is easiest.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 15-25°C (approx.)

Warmest, driest and best time for boating, kayaking and enjoying island trails and beaches; most comfortable conditions for visitors.

Shoulder season

May & Sep · 8-15°C (approx.)

Fewer visitors and pleasant conditions for outings, though weather can be variable and cooler.

Winter

Nov-Mar · 0-10°C (approx.)

Cooler, wetter and quieter with limited services; boating conditions are less predictable and many seasonal activities are reduced.

Weather & Climate near Blakely Island, Washington #

Climate

Blakely Island, Washington's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (724 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

20°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 10°

Weather

113 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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