British Columbia Weather Forecast
British Columbia weather: 51°F, overcast. 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 Wed, Sep 2 and Thu, Sep 3.
0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 49° | 98% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 49° | 62% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 46° | 55% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 49° | 69% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 46° | 89% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 43° | 68% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 43° | 37% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 43° | 69% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 42° | 51% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 44° / 41° | 53% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 35° | 53% · 2,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 40° / 35° | 45% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 36° | 35% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 35° | 39% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 37° | 39% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 43° | 32% | 5 mph | 5 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 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 12:48 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 12:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
