Shirley (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Shirley, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Shirley experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1769 mm (70 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Shirley shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 274 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shirley 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, Shirley serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 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 Shirley.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year