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British Columbia Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in British Columbia, Canada in October.

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Planning a trip to British Columbia, Canada this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in British Columbia in October

British Columbia, Canada is a region in Canada. The weather in British Columbia in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Muncho Lake at 1°C (34°F) to mild in Osoyoos at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Osoyoos and -8°C (18°F) in Muncho Lake.

To explore the conditions in British Columbia, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Prince Rupert with 386 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Vancouver gets approximately 120 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore British Columbia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in British Columbia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vancouver)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in British Columbia in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across British Columbia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in British Columbia

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in British Columbia, Canada?

Temperature range in British Columbia (October)

Precipitation variation in British Columbia (October)

Vancouver

In October Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
120 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
344 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Vancouver →

Whistler

In October Whistler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
109 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
343 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Whistler →

Victoria

In October Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
160 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Kelowna

In October Kelowna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
124 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
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Ucluelet

In October Ucluelet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
159 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
317 mm (12 in)
453 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ucluelet →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in British Columbia in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vancouver 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Whistler 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Victoria 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Kelowna 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Ucluelet 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Golden 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 75 mm (3 in)

British Columbia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in British Columbia, Canada in October?

British Columbia, Canada typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Vancouver average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in British Columbia, Canada in October?

Vancouver averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does British Columbia, Canada get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Vancouver records an average of 241 mm (9.5 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for British Columbia, Canada.

Is October a Good Time to Visit British Columbia, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vancouver, October may not be the ideal time to visit British Columbia, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit British Columbia, Canada 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in British Columbia.

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