Stormwatching Vancouver Island
Although occasionally a bit exciting, it is so incredibly worthwhile to visit the beach and experience the power of nature. This is one for your bucket list!
Vancouver island Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Vancouver island is a region in Canada. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Vancouver island over the year. What is the best time to visit Vancouver island?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Vancouver island over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Vancouver island in January
In January the weather in Vancouver island is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (37°F) in Gold River to 9°C (48°F) in Ucluelet. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Vancouver island.
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in February
In February the weather in Vancouver island is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Gold River to 9°C (48°F) in Chemainus.
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in March
In March the weather in Vancouver island is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 6°C (43°F) in Gold River to 11°C (52°F) in Chemainus.
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in April
In April the weather in Vancouver island ranges from less favorable in Ucluelet to mixed in Victoria. The temperatures range from low in Gold River with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Chemainus with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in May
In May the weather in Vancouver island ranges from less favorable in Tofino to good in Victoria. The temperatures range from moderate in Gold River with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Ladysmith with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in June
In June the weather in Vancouver island ranges from mixed in Ucluelet to very good in Colwood. The temperatures range from moderate in Port Renfrew with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Ladysmith with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in July
In July the weather in Vancouver island ranges from good in Ucluelet to excellent in Victoria. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Port Renfrew with 17°C (63°F) to high in Ladysmith with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in August
In August the weather in Vancouver island ranges from good in Tofino to excellent in Victoria. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Port Renfrew with 17°C (63°F) to high in Ladysmith with 25°C (77°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Vancouver island.
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in September
In September the weather in Vancouver island ranges from mixed in Ucluelet to very good in Sooke. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Alert Bay with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Chemainus with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in October
In October the weather in Vancouver island ranges from less favorable in Victoria to mixed in Sooke. The temperatures range from low in Gold River with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Chemainus with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in November
In November the weather in Vancouver island is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 6°C (43°F) in Gold River to 11°C (52°F) in Ucluelet.
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Vancouver island in December
In December the weather in Vancouver island is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (37°F) in Gold River to 9°C (48°F) in Ucluelet.
Find more detailed climate information for Vancouver island in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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