Deer Island (New Brunswick) at a Glance
Best Time to Visit Deer Island (New Brunswick)
Best time is summer for boating and swimming; shoulder seasons suit birdwatchers and quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Deer Island (New Brunswick)
Deer Island (New Brunswick)'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 -12°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1193 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -12° - -2° | -14° | 109 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -11° - -1° | -12° | 83 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -6° - 4° | -6° | 107 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 115 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 1° | -10° | 115 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Deer Island (New Brunswick)
Deer Island is served by scheduled ferry services from the mainland (Netherville/Gulf) in New Brunswick; travel times and frequency vary seasonally. The island is also reachable by private boat when tides and weather permit.
Tips for Visiting Deer Island (New Brunswick)
- Ferry services operate seasonally-check the local schedule from the mainland at Fairhaven or similar embarkation points.
- Try local seafood in the island's small eateries when in season-lobster and scallops are regional specialties.
- Cycle or walk the island's quiet lanes to spot seals and seabirds along the rocky shore.
