British Columbia weather in October
Planning a getaway to British Columbia this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in British Columbia in October?
British Columbia is a region in Canada. The weather in British Columbia in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Muncho Lake at 1°C to moderate in Osoyoos at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Osoyoos and -8°C in Muncho Lake.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 21 mm to heavy rainfall in Prince Rupert with 386 mm. The city Vancouver usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at October's conditions in British Columbia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at British Columbia's yearly weather, check out our British Columbia climate page.
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Average weather in Vancouver
In October Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Whistler
In October Whistler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Victoria
In October Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kelowna
In October Kelowna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ucluelet
In October Ucluelet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in British Columbia, in Canada.
Is October the best time to visit British Columbia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vancouver, October may not be the ideal time to visit British Columbia.
On average, the best time to visit British Columbia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Vancouver. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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