British Columbia Weather Forecast
British Columbia weather: 29°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for British Columbia
Snow is in the forecast for British Columbia on Fri, Oct 23, Sat, Oct 24, Mon, Nov 2, Tue, Nov 3, Thu, Nov 5 and Fri, Nov 6.
15 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
16-day forecast for British Columbia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌥️ Fog | 35° / 24° | 14% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌨️ Light snow | 35° / 26° | 35% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌨️ Light snow | 36° / 26° | 46% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 34° / 23° | 2% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 38° / 21° | 2% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 41° / 25° | 2% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 42° / 26° | 6% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 39° / 22° | 2% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 42° / 21° | 6% | 1 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 36° / 21° | 14% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 37° / 20° | 16% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Snow | 35° / 27° | 29% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Snow | 36° / 31° | 45% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 38° / 34° | 53% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 36° / 30° | 57% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 37° / 30° | 56% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
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° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 54° | 41° | 7,4 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- 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 29°F (-2°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 3 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 11:03 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 October 22, 2026 at 11:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
