We are often asked "when is the best time of year to come?" Since we do not operate our trips during the stormy season or wet months, all of the weeks we offer our cruises have excellent chances for good weather. If we do get rain it seldom lasts for more than one day of the trip. Our cockpit area on the sailboat is covered with a hard fiberglass top so you will always stay dry and the interior of the yacht is heated with a hot water furnace during cooler weather.

Spring & Fall weather offers peace, solitude and nearly empty anchorages which are some of the reasons why we love sailing in the spring and fall. During spring the islands are fresh and green with renewed growth and wildflowers abound. Due to the rain shadow formed by the Olympic Mountains we often have surprisingly good weather!

We also have more eagle sightings in the spring than any other time of year! June offers wonderfully long days with daylight lingering to 10:00 PM. September through mid October is another favorite time for us to be in the islands because the weather is usually very nice and the trees are starting to change color. The spring and fall also offer excellent value as we discount our trips at these times of the year.

Summer: Typically July, August and early September tend to be the warmest and driest months, (which means you need to book these times well in advance). Summer’s wonderfully warm days cool off to perfect sleeping temperatures at night. With daylight lingering in the early summer there is always time for plenty of activities, or an afternoon nap. If you join us in August, the meteor showers put on a terrific show for stargazers from Northwind’s deck.

Click below for updated San Juan Island weather forecasts via the Island Cam

Sail The San Juans
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Bellingham, WA 98227-5186
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