Fossli Provincial Park

Park Remote coastal provincial park with old-growth forest

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Fossli Provincial Park
49.2496, -124.9528

How to Get to Fossli Provincial Park #

Fossli Provincial Park is on the west coast of Vancouver Island. From Tofino/Ucluelet follow Highway 4 to local access roads; the park is reached via forestry roads in some stretches-check current maps and local conditions before going.

Tips for Visiting Fossli Provincial Park #

  • The park has small, rugged campgrounds; reserve in advance during summer if spaces are available.
  • Bring tide tables if planning shoreline walks-the coastal terrain can be deceptive with rising tides.
  • Look for the waterfall viewpoint; the combination of sea and falls is the park's defining image.

Best Time to Visit Fossli Provincial Park #

Summer is the most visitor-friendly season; shoulder months are quieter but wetter.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Warmest and driest; best for camping and beach access.
Winter
December-February · 0-7°C (32-45°F)
Wet and cool; access roads may be muddy.

Weather & Climate near Fossli Provincial Park #

Climate

Fossli Provincial Park'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 0°C to 24°C. Heavy rainfall (2248 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (344 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

344 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (263 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

263 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (230 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (381 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

381 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (351 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

351 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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