Climate Insights for Campbell River

The climate in Campbell River is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2225mm of precipitation falls per year. Campbell River receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Campbell River is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Campbell River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Campbell River vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Campbell River is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2225mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 185mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 351mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 76mm. That's 275mm 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. Campbell River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 490cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 140cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Campbell River is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Campbell River, which began on June 21, 2026. Campbell River 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Campbell River is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Campbell River 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.