Climate Overview
The climate in Alert Bay Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2279mm 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, June. The coldest months are February, December, March, 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 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°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 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alert Bay Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2279mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 190mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 343mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 62mm. That's 282mm 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. Alert Bay Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 223cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 48cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Alert Bay Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.
Seasons
90 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Alert Bay Airport, which began on March 20, 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 756mm across the season with a monthly average of 252mm. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 789mm across the season with a monthly average of 263mm. Expect around 135cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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.
