Lummi Island
Island Wooded Puget Sound island with small communities
A short ferry from Bellingham, Lummi Island offers quiet beaches, farm stands, galleries and kayaking; visitors come for island roads, tide pools and a low-key rural atmosphere.
Lummi Island is a small island in Puget Sound off the coast of northwest Washington State, United States, and is part of Whatcom County. The island is rural and residential with farms, shoreline properties and community amenities.
The island is used for day visits and residential living, with beaches, walking routes and local galleries and small businesses; many visitors arrive to enjoy coastal scenery, kayaking and local produce. Services on the island are limited compared with mainland towns.
Coast Salish peoples inhabited the islands of Puget Sound historically; European-American settlement and rural development followed in the 19th and 20th centuries. The island has an active community organization focused on land stewardship and local services.
Lummi Island lies in northern Puget Sound, southwest of the city of Bellingham, and is reached by a short ferry crossing from the mainland at Gooseberry Point.
- Ferry access: Served by a short passenger-vehicle ferry that runs to the mainland at Gooseberry Point, which is the primary link for vehicles and visitors.
How to Get to Lummi Island #
Lummi Island is reached by the Lummi Island Ferry from Gooseberry Point (near Bellingham) or by boat from Anacortes depending on season and operator; check local ferry schedules for vehicle and foot passenger runs.
Tips for Visiting Lummi Island #
- Ferry crossings from Anacortes are frequent in summer; check the Washington State Ferries or local private schedules.
- Rent a bicycle or bring a kayak - the island is small and pleasantly explored without a car.
- Pick up provisions in Anacortes or at the small island co‑op; services on Lummi are limited.
Best Time to Visit Lummi Island #
Summer is the most convenient season; spring and early autumn offer quieter wildlife experiences.
Weather & Climate near Lummi Island #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (864 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 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 (135 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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