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.
British Columbia weather in July
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 6:14 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 6:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
