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.
Pitt Island (Canada) at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Pitt Island (Canada)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 381 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 4° | -4° | 306 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 5° | -3° | 276 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 254 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 11° | 5° | 186 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 14° | 11° | 139 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 16° | 13° | 115 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 10° - 17° | 13° | 153 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 14° | 11° | 290 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 9° | 4° | 455 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 5° | -2° | 446 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 398 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |