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Saltspring Island

Island · British Columbia, 🇨🇦 Canada
Area 184 km²
Time zone America/Vancouver
Saltspring Island

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Salt Spring Island features a diverse mix of agricultural heritage and artistic expression. The Saturday Market in Ganges operates under a strict "make it, bake it, grow it" philosophy, while the island's culinary scene includes artisanal goat cheese production and cideries using heritage apples. Natural landmarks range from the panoramic Streisand Lookout to secluded waterfalls at Musgrave and Jasper Creeks. Cultural sites like ArtSpring and Heiwa Peace Park highlight the island's history and commitment to the arts.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -4°–9°
  • 1° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -4°–10°
  • 1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–13°
  • 2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–23°
  • 8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–29°
  • 14° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 23° · extremes 12°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–25°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–12°
  • 4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -4°–9°
  • 1° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English, French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Salt Spring Saturday Market
Drive
Salt Spring Island Cheese
Drive
Salt Spring Wild Cider

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