Haida Gwaii in March
Good time to visit
March teases you with the promise of spring but delivers more of winter's wet embrace. It's a month for the truly dedicated who want the islands almost entirely to themselves.
Weather
March starts showing hints of spring but remains solidly in the wet season. Rain becomes slightly less intense but more persistent, with occasional breaks of pale sunshine. Winds begin to calm down compared to the winter months.
9°C high3°C low17 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$130/day average
March Tips
- •Trail conditions are at their muddiest - waterproof boots are essential
- •Some tour operators start reopening, but call ahead to confirm
- •Watch for early migrating seabirds returning to nesting sites
All Months
June through September offers the driest weather, though 'dry' is relative – this is a rainforest island. July and August see the warmest temperatures, reaching 18°C on good days, but also the most tourists and highest accommodation prices.
Early June brings incredible wildflowers and fewer crowds, but ferry schedules are limited. September offers the best of both worlds – still warm enough for kayaking, salmon are running thick, and the fall colors in the old-growth forests are spectacular.
Winter visits require serious planning. Ferry service drops to once weekly, many businesses close, and storms can strand you for days. But if you can handle the isolation, you'll have the islands almost entirely to yourself, and the storm-watching is world-class.
Haida Gwaii Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
3/10
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