Dionisio Point Provincial Park

How to Get to Dionisio Point Provincial Park #

Accessible primarily by water from nearby coastal communities on the Sunshine Coast; some approaches from Gabriola or nearby ferry landings require additional boat travel. Check local marine charts and services.

Tips for Visiting Dionisio Point Provincial Park #

Bring binoculars for seals and waterfowl that use the shoreline.
Plan for tide changes when exploring intertidal zones; some areas can be hazardous at high tide.
Access may require a short boat ride from nearby communities - check local boat services and schedules.

Best Time to Visit Dionisio Point Provincial Park #

Best visited in summer for easier boat access and wildlife viewing; tides and weather strongly influence shore exploration.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Jun-Aug · 12-20°C

Calmer seas and longer daylight; best for boat access and shoreline walks.

Spring/Autumn (Apr-May, Sep-Oct)

Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 6-15°C

Migratory birds pass through; quieter visitor levels.

Weather & Climate near Dionisio Point Provincial Park #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1037 mm/year), wettest in November.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

21°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

Weather

169 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

7° – 14°

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm).

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 10°

Weather

170 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

Weather

161 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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