British Columbia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for British Columbia, Canada. Like most weather services, we show British Columbia at one spot: Vancouver, its largest city. At 1:30 PM local time it was clear and 11°C (51°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Vancouver weather
Is it raining in Vancouver right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Vancouver this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–12° and lows of 5–9°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Vancouver lately?
In the past 7 days, Vancouver had 5 rainy days and 20.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Vancouver?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
British Columbia weather by month
When is the best time to visit British Columbia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit British Columbia is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in December to 22°C (71°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in British Columbia?
November is the wettest month, with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in British Columbia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does British Columbia have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in British Columbia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 20°C (67°F) and coolest in February at about 7°C (44°F). It stays cool all year.
British Columbia weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Vancouver), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in British Columbia
Weather can differ a lot within British Columbia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | Jun–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–22°C | 1,285 mm |
| Surrey | Jun–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–22°C | 1,285 mm |
| Victoria | Jun–Sep | Nov | 7–21°C | 991 mm |
| Burnaby | Jun–Sep | Oct–Mar | 1–20°C | 2,175 mm |
| Richmond | Jun–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–22°C | 1,285 mm |
| Newton | Jun–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–22°C | 1,285 mm |
| Coquitlam | Jun–Aug | Oct–Apr | -1–20°C | 2,333 mm |
| Kelowna | Jun–Sep | None | -3–25°C | 452 mm |
| Abbotsford | May–Sep | Mar, Oct–Jan | 5–23°C | 1,403 mm |
| Langley | May–Sep | Mar, Oct–Jan | 5–23°C | 1,403 mm |
| Saanich | Jun–Sep | Nov | 7–21°C | 991 mm |
| Kamloops | Jun–Sep | None | -4–24°C | 446 mm |
Cities and towns in British Columbia
- Vancouver
- Surrey
- Victoria
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Newton
- Coquitlam
- Kelowna
- Abbotsford
- Langley
- Saanich
- Kamloops
- Whalley
- Delta
- Chilliwack
- Nanaimo
- North Vancouver
- Maple Ridge
- East Hastings
- Prince George
- New Westminster
- South Surrey
- Cloverdale
- Fleetwood
- Guildford
- Brighouse-City Centre
- Downtown Vancouver
- North Delta
- Port Coquitlam
- Metrotown
- Renfrew-Collingwood
- Kensington-Cedar Cottage
- West End
- Langford
- Victoria-Downtown
- West Vancouver
- Kitsilano
- Mission
- Strawberry Hill
- Vernon
- Okanagan Mission
- Sunset
- Rutland
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Penticton
- Fairview
- Surrey City Centre
- Campbell River
- Mount Pleasant
- Mt Pleasant
- Chilliwack-Downtown
- Willoughby
- Victoria-Fraserview
- North Cowichan
- Killarney
- Grandview-Woodlands
- West Kelowna
- Courtenay
- Marpole
- Port Moody
- Walnut Grove
- Coquitlam West
- Steveston
- Fraser Heights
- South Granville
- Coquitlam Town Centre
- Chinatown
- Squamish
- White Rock
- Broadmoor
- Ladner
- Cariboo
- Vedder Crossing
- Riley Park
- Edmonds
- Duncan
- Tsawwassen
- Fort St. John
- Gordon Head
- Dunbar-Southlands
- Townline
- Haney
- Port Alberni
- Renfrew Heights
- Cranbrook
- Westwood Plateau
- Lower Lonsdale
- Maywood
- Terrace
- Salmon Arm
- Pitt Meadows
- Central Lonsdale
- Downtown Eastside
- Carey
- Blundell
- Oak Bay
- Esquimalt
- Central Saanich
- University Endowment Lands
- Colwood
- Brocklehurst
- Seafair
- Maillardville
- Lake Country
- Central Coquitlam
- Lougheed
- Arbutus Ridge
- Sooke
- Harewood