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CanadaThe climate of British Columbia
The current climate in British Columbia features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for British Columbia, Canada.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in British Columbia in recent years was 36°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in December 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, British Columbia gets 748 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 32 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or explore other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit British Columbia?
The best time to visit British Columbia for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit British Columbia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of British Columbia
The climate table of British Columbia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 84 | 76 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 7,2 | 8,9 | 35 | 84 | 115 | 190 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,1 | 9,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 16 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in British Columbia, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in British Columbia
Yearly Temperature in British Columbia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in British Columbia, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in British Columbia
Total Yearly Precipitation in British Columbia
Average Snowfall per Month in British Columbia
Total Yearly Snowfall in British Columbia
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in British Columbia, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in British Columbia
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Average weather in British Columbia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.