Price Island

Island Small BC island in Inside Passage

A coastal island off British Columbia frequented by boaters and kayakers for marine wildlife viewing, fishing and remote shoreline access.

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Price Island is a coastal island off the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The island is part of the complex coastal geography of inlets, channels and islands that characterizes this section of the BC coast.

The island is typified by coastal temperate rainforest and rocky shoreline common to British Columbia islands. It is primarily accessed by private boat and is not a major developed tourist destination.

There is no large-scale infrastructure on the island and land use is generally natural or low-intensity. Visitors should plan for remote conditions and limited services.

Located at roughly 52.40°N, -128.69°W, the island lies off the central/northern British Columbia coast within a maritime landscape of islands and channels.

Price Island
52.3987, -128.6939

Best Time to Visit Price Island #

Best visited in late spring and summer when weather and sea conditions are most favorable for reaching and exploring the island.

Late spring-summer
May-Sep · 8-18°C
Milder temperatures and longer daylight make it the most practical time for boat access and exploring the island coast.
Autumn-winter
Oct-Apr · -2-10°C
Cooler, wetter and often stormier conditions; access by water can be difficult and many services are limited.

Weather & Climate near Price Island #

Climate

Price Island's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (3307 mm/year), wettest in November.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
18°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (394 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

394 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (284 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

284 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (281 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

281 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (242 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

242 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (247 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°

Weather

247 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (416 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

416 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (430 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

430 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (386 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

386 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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