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Burnaby Climate by Month

Burnaby experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Burnaby is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a chilly 6°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 1°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Burnaby has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2391 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Burnaby, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 354 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 57 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Burnaby, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (11 KM, 7 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Burnaby in Canada

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Burnaby?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Burnaby?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Burnaby?
    November tops the wettest month list with 354 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Burnaby?
    July is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Burnaby?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 289 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Burnaby

    Fri   Nov 22
    12°C | 4°C
    E 18 km/h
    8.6 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    10°C | 6°C
    N 11 km/h
    29 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    9°C | 5°C
    NE 7 km/h
    9.8 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain