Pitt Island (Canada)

Island Remote British Columbia island with rugged coastline

Off British Columbia’s North Coast, Pitt Island offers remote wilderness: dense forests, coastal fjords, fishing and wildlife-access by charter boat or floatplane for experienced travellers and angling parties.

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Pitt Island (Canada)
53.5400, -129.7793

How to Get to Pitt Island (Canada) #

Pitt Island is reached by water from Prince Rupert or Port Hardy via scheduled or chartered boats and floatplanes; services are infrequent and weather-dependent. Arrange transport and accommodation in advance with regional operators.

Tips for Visiting Pitt Island (Canada) #

  • Arrange transport by local boat operators; schedules are infrequent and often weather-dependent.
  • Camping is limited-confirm with local authorities and the regional park office about permitted areas and supplies.
  • Bring insect protection and expect classic Pacific coastal conditions-fog, rain, and sudden wind shifts.

Best Time to Visit Pitt Island (Canada) #

Pitt Island is most accessible in summer when sea conditions and daylight are at their best for travel along the North Coast of British Columbia.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C
Drier weather and longest daylight-best for boating and fishing.
Late spring/early autumn
May, September · 6-15°C
Shoulder seasons with fewer blackflies and reasonable weather windows.

Weather & Climate near Pitt Island (Canada) #

Climate

Pitt Island (Canada)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 17°C. Heavy rainfall (3399 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
17°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (381 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

381 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (306 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

306 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (276 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

276 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (254 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (290 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

290 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (455 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

455 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (446 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

446 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (398 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

398 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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