Halfmoon Bay (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Halfmoon Bay is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in August to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Halfmoon Bay has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2036 mm (80 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Halfmoon Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 310 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Halfmoon Bay Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Halfmoon Bay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Halfmoon Bay.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year