Port Alberni Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Port Alberni can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Port Alberni can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Port Alberni is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2142 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 320 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 44 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Port Alberni Precipitation page.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Port Alberni. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Port Alberni 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 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 320 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
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