The San Juan Islands aren’t easy to reach for most Washingtonians. In addition to a lengthy ferry ride, many of us have to make quite a drive just to get to the terminal. That being said, no one can deny that it’s always worth the journey. The islands are simply magical.
Friday Harbor is already the top tourist town on San Juan Island… but most people aren’t aware that, statistically, it also has the best weather. Visit on a sunny summer day and see for yourself.
Friday Harbor is a charming historic seaport located steps from the ferry landing on San Juan Island.
jc.winkler / Flickr It’s the first place that greets you when the ferry docks, and it’s typically the place most visitors prefer to stay.
There’s a lot to see and do in the town itself, but we highly recommend escaping to the outskirts.
turcottes78 / Flickr From quiet beaches to the famous Lime Kiln Lighthouse, there’s so much to discover. Plus, the sunsets are surreal.
The weather in Washington varies greatly, with Eastern Washington experiencing scorching summers and snowy winters and the west side sometimes setting record for rainfall.
Devrin / TripAdvisor But here, the weather stays somewhat consistent, staying mild throughout the year. While the area certainly sees some chilly winter days and a few hot summer days, the majority of the time, the temperature is perfectly pleasant.
Friday Harbor sees around 157 sunny days each year, which is fantastic for this remote island.
GD Taber / Flickr In contrast, it averages 4.4 inches of snow per year. To put things in perspective, some places in Washington average 50 inches of snow per year.
There’s truly never a bad time to visit Friday Harbor. But if summers in your hometown get to be a bit too much, plan a summer weekend getaway here.
Visit San Juans / Facebook Summer days tend to stay between 70 and 75 degrees, with the average July temperature being 71. For those who prefer not to be overheated, that weather is perfect.
Friday Harbor House hosts guests all year long, with fire pits to keep you cozy all winter… but in the summertime, it’s all about patio dinners and seaside strolls here.
Friday Harbor House / Facebook Watching the sunset from the on-site restaurant patio will have you considering giving island life a try.
If you have yet to experience Friday Harbor’s charms, there’s still plenty of time to plan a summer visit.
Friday Harbor House / Facebook If you enjoy outdoor recreation, this is the time to go.
Have you ever been to Friday Harbor in the summer? How was the weather?
jc.winkler / Flickr
It’s the first place that greets you when the ferry docks, and it’s typically the place most visitors prefer to stay.
turcottes78 / Flickr
From quiet beaches to the famous Lime Kiln Lighthouse, there’s so much to discover. Plus, the sunsets are surreal.
Devrin / TripAdvisor
But here, the weather stays somewhat consistent, staying mild throughout the year. While the area certainly sees some chilly winter days and a few hot summer days, the majority of the time, the temperature is perfectly pleasant.
GD Taber / Flickr
In contrast, it averages 4.4 inches of snow per year. To put things in perspective, some places in Washington average 50 inches of snow per year.
Visit San Juans / Facebook
Summer days tend to stay between 70 and 75 degrees, with the average July temperature being 71. For those who prefer not to be overheated, that weather is perfect.
Friday Harbor House / Facebook
Watching the sunset from the on-site restaurant patio will have you considering giving island life a try.
If you enjoy outdoor recreation, this is the time to go.
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Address: Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
