Weather in November in British Columbia
Thinking about venturing to British Columbia this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in British Columbia in November?
British Columbia is a region in Canada. British Columbia has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Muncho Lake at -9°C to cold in Ucluelet at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Ucluelet and -17°C in Muncho Lake.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Fort Nelson with an average of 30 mm to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 495 mm. Vancouver experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 60 hours of sunlight in Vancouver. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in British Columbia for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our British Columbia climate page.
Where to go in British Columbia in November
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in British Columbia?
Vancouver
In November Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Whistler
In November Whistler generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Victoria
In November Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kelowna
In November Kelowna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ucluelet
In November Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in British Columbia, in Canada.
Is November the best time to visit British Columbia?
In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to British Columbia with often poor weather in Vancouver.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Vancouver. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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