North Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to North Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada? If you're planning to go to North Vancouver Island, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to North Vancouver Island
  2. Important essentials for North Vancouver Island
  3. Activities for North Vancouver Island
  4. North Vancouver Island in January: weather and what to pack
  5. North Vancouver Island in February: weather and what to pack
  6. North Vancouver Island in March: weather and what to pack
  7. North Vancouver Island in April: weather and what to pack
  8. North Vancouver Island in May: weather and what to pack
  9. North Vancouver Island in June: weather and what to pack
  10. North Vancouver Island in July: weather and what to pack
  11. North Vancouver Island in August: weather and what to pack
  12. North Vancouver Island in September: weather and what to pack
  13. North Vancouver Island in October: weather and what to pack
  14. North Vancouver Island in November: weather and what to pack
  15. North Vancouver Island in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to North Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in North Vancouver Island, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for North Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in North Vancouver Island, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for North Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada by month

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January

January here can be very chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains most days and snows sometimes.

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February

February in North Vancouver Island can be very chilly and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows occasionally.

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March

March in North Vancouver Island is pretty cool and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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April

In April, North Vancouver Island can be brisk and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for North Vancouver Island, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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May

If you visit North Vancouver Island during May, you might see that it is crisp and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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June

In June, North Vancouver Island is crisp and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for North Vancouver Island, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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July

July for North Vancouver Island is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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August

If you are traveling to North Vancouver Island in August, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

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September

September in North Vancouver Island is balmy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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October

In October, North Vancouver Island is crisp and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for North Vancouver Island, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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November

In November, North Vancouver Island is brisk and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) and regularly jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for North Vancouver Island, with most of the days of the month having rain.

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December

December in North Vancouver Island is pretty cool and very rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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