Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park
Park Provincial park preserving plateau ecosystems on Vancouver Island
Temperate rainforest and plateau country on Vancouver Island with backcountry trails and old-growth stands; attracts hikers, birdwatchers and paddlers seeking multi-day wilderness routes.
How to Get to Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park #
The park is reached via forest roads on central Vancouver Island. Travel typically involves a combination of driving from nearby towns and hiking or paddling; check BC Parks for the most recent access routes and advisories.
Tips for Visiting Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park #
- Prepare for multi-day backcountry trips - services are limited and distances between trailheads can be large.
- Carry bear spray and follow provincial bear-safety guidelines in coastal temperate rainforest areas.
- Check tide tables if planning any coastal route sections; some paths are affected by tidal channels.
Best Time to Visit Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park #
Summer is the most reliable season for remote-park travel in this region.
Weather & Climate near Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park #
Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -2°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (2590 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (361 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (283 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (252 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (278 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (404 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (359 mm).
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