Rainforests of Tofino, BC

Rainforests Love Rain
Location: The plaque below can be found on the Rain Forest Trail - Route A
Temperate rainforests, such as the forests of Tofino, have fewer different species than its tropical counter-part, but may contain the greatest weight of living organisms per area of any ecosystem on earth. Welcome to Tofino, Ucluelet and the super natural west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Rainfall Across BC
Pacific Rim National Park - 305 cm (120 inches)
Nanaimo - 105 cm (41 inches)
Vancouver - 152 cm (60 inches")
Princeton - 33 cm (13 inches)

The Wet Coast Weather Report
January Average Temperature 5°C (40°F)
July Average Temperature 15°C (59°F)
Warm sunny days in summer for playing,
nights cool down for comfortable sleeping.

Rainfall 305 cm (120 inches)
75% fall from November to April
Snow is rare. Average of 220 frost-free days per year
Storm winds may gust to 130 km/hr (80 mph) - great for storm-watching!

Rain Forest Trail, Welcome To Tofino, BC