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Because of the Kuroshio, or Japan Current, which warms the coast, and the adjoining mountain ranges, British Columbia experiences a variety of climates. Some climatologists have claimed that, in its temperature, humidity, and variability, the southwestern corner of the province, tempered by the current, has one of the most favourable climates ...
The weather in British Columbia is influenced by latitude, mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. Temperature, average precipitation, and hours of sunshine can vary over short distances, but in general temperatures are warmer in the south and milder on the coast, and rainfall is heaviest in coastal communities.
We show the climate in British Columbia by comparing the average weather in 4 representative places: Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Fort Nelson. You can add or remove cities to customize the report to your liking. See all locations in British Columbia.
The interior and central regions of the province have hotter summers, with temperatures in July often reaching 30°C or more. Winters are colder and snowier than in coastal regions. In the north, winters are long and cold with lots of snow, and summers are short.
The climate in British Columbia can broadly be characterized into two main types: the coastal regions experience a temperate oceanic climate, while the interior and northern areas have a more continental climate.
In Vancouver, the largest city of British Columbia, the climate is oceanic, cool and humid, with relatively mild, rainy winters and cool, fairly sunny summers. The west coast is the only part of Canada in which the average temperature remains above freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) even in winter, and Vancouver is the only major city not having a ...
The climate of the coast of British Columbia is generally oceanic (Cfb). The winters are very cloudy, cool, and extremely rainy, although generally above freezing, and the summers are cool and comparatively drier with temperatures generally between 16 and 24 °C (61 and 75 °F).
Its summer months are typically dry and modestly warm, while the rest of the year is rainy, especially between October and March. The region has frequent cloudy and overcast skies during the late fall, winter, and spring.
With an average daily maximum temperature of 11 degrees, British Columbia is one of the warmer regions in Canada. The climate widely corresponds to Central European weather conditions. It is cold, wet and a few beautiful summer months are also happening during a year.
There are wide variations in climate within small areas of British Columbia. The major climate contrast is between the coast and the interior. Warm air masses from the Pacific Ocean mean mild coastal temperatures in the winter, while cold water keeps temperatures cool in the summer.