British Columbia Weather Forecast
British Columbia weather: 58°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
British Columbia is a province in Canada. British Columbia is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 5.5 million. The capital is Victoria.
Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in British Columbia with mainly clear. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 51°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit British Columbia is July and August. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 63°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 10°F.
The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 367 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park and Vancouver Island.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in British Columbia today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in British Columbia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:57 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for British Columbia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 51° | 35% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 49° | 99% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 49° | 67% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 46° | 15% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 47° | 83% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 42° | 75% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 41° | 69% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 42° | 39% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 40° | 35% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 46° / 43° | 54% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 47° / 39° | 51% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 47° / 37° | 48% · 2,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 39° | 59% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 40° | 40% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 47° / 38° | 44% · 0,9 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 38° | 40% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
Climate in British Columbia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 15° | 9,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 10° | 7,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 30° | 17° | 8,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 38° | 23° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 43° | 31° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 51° | 37° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 60° | 44° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 63° | 47° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 54° | 41° | 8,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 42° | 32° | 11,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 30° | 24° | 12,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 21° | 16,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for British Columbia
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Air quality and pollen in British Columbia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit British Columbia
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by state park in British Columbia
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in British Columbia
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in British Columbia
1 islands mapped in this atlas
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in British Columbia right now?
It is currently 58°F (14°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit British Columbia?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in British Columbia, which has a polar climate. January, 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 local time is 7:57 PM.
How many people live in British Columbia?
British Columbia has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to British Columbia?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 367 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
