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.

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Blakely Island, Washington at a Glance#

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).

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 2° - 7° 2° 100 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
February - 3° - 9° 3° 69 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
March - 3° - 10° 4° 59 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
April - 4° - 12° 6° 50 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
May - 7° - 15° 11° 43 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
June - 8° - 17° 13° 36 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
July - 10° - 20° 15° 25 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
August - 11° - 20° 15° 28 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
September - 9° - 18° 14° 34 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
October - 6° - 14° 9° 66 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
November - 4° - 10° 4° 113 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
December - 2° - 8° 2° 101 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -

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