Vapor Cué National Park

Vapor Cué National Park at a Glance#

Address: Vargas Island Provincial Park, Vancouver Island region (Clayoquot Sound), British Columbia

How to Get to Vapor Cué National Park#

Access is by private boat or water taxi/ferry from Tofino on Vancouver Island. Most visitors arrive by kayak or arranged boat transport; check local operator schedules seasonally.

Tips for Visiting Vapor Cué National Park#

If planning extended stays on Vargas Island, book ferry transport and campsites in advance during summer - options are limited.
Bring rain gear and layers; Pacific storm systems can arrive quickly, and coastal fog is common.
Keep an eye out for humpback and orca sightings from shore; early morning calm days provide the best visibility.

Best Time to Visit Vapor Cué National Park#

Prime in summer for sea kayaking and camping; shoulder seasons offer quieter visitation but wetter conditions.

Summer

June-September · 50-70°F (10-21°C)

Best weather window for kayaking, wildlife viewing, and hiking; ferry schedules are most reliable.

Late spring/early fall

May, September-October · 45-60°F (7-16°C)

Fewer visitors and good for birding; expect cooler water and variable weather.

Weather & Climate near Vapor Cué National Park#

Climate

Vapor Cué National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 12°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1509 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

44°

Warmest Month

-2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

172 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 32°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

114 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

158 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 31°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

160 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 33°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

166 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

Vapor Cué National Park National Park