British Columbia Weather Forecast
British Columbia weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:01 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 5 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 1:01 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 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
