Guemes Island
Island Island in Puget Sound, Washington state
Off Anacortes in Puget Sound, Guemes Island connects by a small ferry; visitors explore quiet beaches, kayaking routes, and rural roads for views of the San Juan Islands and birdlife.
Guemes Island lies off the coast of northwest Washington State in Skagit County, across Guemes Channel from Anacortes. The island hosts a small year-round community, wooded terrain and a shoreline with beaches and small coves. A short passenger ferry link connects the island to Anacortes, making it accessible for day visits by residents and visitors. Recreational use is mostly low-key - walking, shoreline access and small-boat activity - rather than large-scale tourism.
- Ferry access: Served by a short passenger ferry connection from Anacortes across Guemes Channel, the island is primarily residential with limited tourist facilities.
How to Get to Guemes Island #
Regular Guemes Island ferry service runs from Anacortes, Washington (operated by Skagit County). The ferry departs from the Anacortes ferry terminal - check Skagit County’s ferry page for schedules and fares.
Tips for Visiting Guemes Island #
- Use the Guemes Island ferry from Anacortes - check the Skagit County ferry schedule for times and any seasonal changes.
- Bring small bills for the ferry if required and be prepared for limited services on the island (no large stores).
- Explore the village of Anacortes near the ferry slip if arriving early; it has cafes and provisioning options.
Best Time to Visit Guemes Island #
Late spring through early autumn provides the best access and weather; ferry schedules are more regular in summer.
Weather & Climate near Guemes Island #
Guemes Island'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 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (736 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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