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Why visit Tofino?

Tofino is a small town on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, at the edge of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. It is known for long sandy beaches, temperate rainforest, Canada's surf culture and dramatic winter storms.

Long Beach and Chesterman Beach are among the best places to surf in Canada, with surf schools for beginners. Walk through giant cedars on the Rainforest Trail and the boardwalks of the national park, or take a boat or seaplane to Hot Springs Cove, where natural hot springs flow into the sea. Whale-watching trips look for grey and humpback whales, and bear-watching tours visit the inlets to see black bears foraging at low tide. In winter, storm watching from cosy lodges is a popular reason to visit. The region is the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples. Try fresh seafood, oysters and Dungeness crab.

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When to go to Tofino

The best months for Tofino are June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 19°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
8°
low 4°
22 wet days
Feb
7°
low 2°
18 wet days
Mar
9°
low 3°
20 wet days
Apr
11°
low 4°
20 wet days
May
14°
low 8°
12 wet days
Jun
18°
low 11°
10 wet days
Jul
19°
low 13°
5 wet days
Aug
21°
low 14°
5 wet days
Sep
17°
low 11°
12 wet days
Oct
14°
low 9°
16 wet days
Nov
9°
low 4°
20 wet days
Dec
7°
low 2°
21 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Tofino, British Columbia. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Tofino — common questions

When is the best time to visit Tofino?

The best months for Tofino are June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 19°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Tofino?

August is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 21°C. February is the coolest, around 7°C by day and 2°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 22 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Tofino known for?

Tofino is best known for nature, beaches, adventure and wildlife. The things people come for: Long Beach surfing, Pacific Rim rainforest trails, Hot Springs Cove, whale watching.

Who is Tofino best suited to?

Tofino works particularly well for couples, groups of friends and families. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Tofino?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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