Lockhart Beach Provincial Park

Park Small provincial beach park with lakeside recreation

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Lockhart Beach Provincial Park
Lockhart Beach Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
49.5166, -116.7855
Day-use, sunrise to sunset

How to Get to Lockhart Beach Provincial Park #

Located on Vancouver Island, access is by local roads from towns such as Port Alberni or Nanaimo depending on which coast. Driving is the standard approach; check BC Parks site for exact directions and parking details.

Tips for Visiting Lockhart Beach Provincial Park #

  • Bring a tide chart if planning to explore shoreline areas - water levels affect access to some features.
  • Check for posted advisories about fishing seasons and facilities.
  • Combine with other regional parks for a full day of hiking or paddling.

Best Time to Visit Lockhart Beach Provincial Park #

Summer is the most comfortable time for beach recreation; shoulder seasons are good for quieter visits.

Summer
June-August · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Best season for beach activities and paddling.
Late spring/early fall
May & September · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Quieter; good for coastal walks with lower visitor numbers.

Weather & Climate near Lockhart Beach Provincial Park #

Climate

Lockhart Beach Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (701 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 26°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

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