John Dean Provincial Park
Park British Columbia park protecting coastal forests and lakes
How to Get to John Dean Provincial Park #
The park is accessible by road from nearby towns on southern Vancouver Island; exact access depends on local forestry and coastal roads. Some parts are easiest reached by boat. Visitors should consult BC Parks maps and local guides for precise trailheads and landing points.
Tips for Visiting John Dean Provincial Park #
- There are no facilities in the park - come prepared with supplies and a map.
- Access is by boat or via small logging roads in the region; tides and weather will affect shoreline landings.
- Watch for marine birds and intertidal life at low tide.
Best Time to Visit John Dean Provincial Park #
Summer offers the easiest access and most forgiving conditions for boat landings and short hikes.
Weather & Climate near John Dean Provincial Park #
John Dean 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 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1058 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm).
