Climate Insights for Port Coquitlam

The climate in Port Coquitlam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2553mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Coquitlam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Coquitlam 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Port Coquitlam 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 24°C with a mean of 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Port Coquitlam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2553mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 391mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 47mm. That's 344mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 8cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Port Coquitlam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Port Coquitlam, which began on March 20, 2026. Port Coquitlam 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 10 days from now.

The best time to visit Port Coquitlam is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Coquitlam 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.