British Columbia Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of British Columbia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in British Columbia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -4° | -9° | 252 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | -4° | -12° | 200 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maart | -1° | -8° | 224 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | 4° | -5° | 106 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | 6° | -1° | 110 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 11° | 3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 15° | 7° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 17° | 8° | 85 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 5° | 0° | 296 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -1° | -5° | 323 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -2° | -6° | 418 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in British Columbia
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klimaat by state park in British Columbia
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by city in British Columbia
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by island in British Columbia
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd British Columbia
Go in juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, november and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for British Columbia
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 1°C is 3.9°C below the 5°C typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Windstoten en 60 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -3°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 21°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 60 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, november and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
British Columbia is a province in Canada. British Columbia is a Canadian province or territory. Er wonen ongeveer 5.5 million. De hoofdstad is Victoria.
Op dit moment is het -1°C (31°F) in British Columbia met onbewolkt. Het voelt als -6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -3°C en 1°C. De kans op neerslag is 65%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.4/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om British Columbia is juli and augustus. Het klimaat is polar. januari, november and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 17°C, terwijl februari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -12°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 591 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park and Vancouver Island.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 1°C is 3.9°C below the 5°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 4 PM en 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in British Columbia today at 7.9/10. Windstoten en 60 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -3°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about British Columbia
| Type | Province |
|---|---|
| Land | Canada |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 53°43′36.1″N 127°38′51.4″W (53.7267, -127.6476) |
| Capital | Victoria |
| Bevolking | 5.500.000 |
| Area | 944.735 km² |
| Tijdzone | America/Vancouver |
| Lokale tijd | 8:57 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Beste maanden | juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Polar |
Weer map for British Columbia
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Frequently asked questions
Where is British Columbia?
British Columbia is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 53.7267, -127.6476. It lies in Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in British Columbia nu?
It is currently -1°C (31°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 72% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time en visit British Columbia?
juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in British Columbia, which has a polar climate. januari, november and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is British Columbia in?
British Columbia observes America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). The lokale tijd is 8:57 PM.
How many people live in British Columbia?
British Columbia has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport en British Columbia?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 591 km away.
What are the top things en do in British Columbia?
Popular options include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park and Vancouver Island.
What places are in British Columbia?
British Columbia covers 5 places in this atlas, including Garibaldi Provincial Park, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Victoria and Whistler.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 24, 2026 at 8:57 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
