Climate Overview
The climate in Alert Bay Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2432mm of precipitation falls per year. Alert Bay Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alert Bay Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Alert Bay Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Alert Bay Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alert Bay Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2432mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 203mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 400mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 84mm. That's 316mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Alert Bay Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 258cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 62cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Alert Bay Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
87 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Alert Bay Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Alert Bay Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 87 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 462mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 9 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 849mm across the season with a monthly average of 283mm. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 1 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 812mm across the season with a monthly average of 271mm. Expect around 174cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alert Bay Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
