Lake Cowichan Climate by Month
The climate in Lake Cowichan is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Lake Cowichan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a chilly 5°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -2°C in December.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lake Cowichan experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1910 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Lake Cowichan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 276 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 20 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 38 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Lake Cowichan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Lake Cowichan.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Lake Cowichan 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 276 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
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