Climate and Weather of British Columbia, Canada

In Canada you have several regions, one of which is called British Columbia. The most popular city in this region is Vancouver, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in British Columbia. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In British Columbia, during the months of July, August and September you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 22°C.

Note that the warmest month in British Columbia is normally August, with the temperature reaching 22°C, while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 6°C.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, British Columbia sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 343 mm of rain, while July is much drier with just 55 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March, October, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 207 mm to 343 mm monthly.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of British Columbia, Canada?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.