Climate Insights for Bella Bella

Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
February
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
November
480 mm rain18.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bella Bella is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 3,405 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bella Bella receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bella Bella 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Bella Bella experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bella Bella is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 134.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Bella Bella receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bella Bella 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Bella Bella experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°FebMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 1°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 2°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 13°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°F
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Min

Bella Bella 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 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Bella Bella sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 64°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 59°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 36°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 350mmSnow: 37mmFebPrecipitation: 282mmSnow: 47mmMarPrecipitation: 279mmSnow: 53mmAprPrecipitation: 236mmSnow: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 175mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 176mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 340mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 394mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 480mmSnow: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 387mmSnow: 53mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.8inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 11.1inSnow (in): 19inMarPrecipitation: 11inSnow (in): 21inAprPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 13.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 15.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 18.9inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 15.3inSnow (in): 21in
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Snow (in)

Bella Bella is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,405 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 284 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 480 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 137 mm. That's 342 mm 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. Bella Bella receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bella Bella is a very wet location, receiving approximately 134.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 18.9 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.4 in. That's 13.5 in 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. Bella Bella receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 84in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Bella Bella is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/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 7km/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 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Bella Bella is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bella Bella 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bella Bella based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
5 °C41 °F
17 km/h10 mph
350 mm13.8 in
37 cm14 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
16 km/h10 mph
282 mm11.1 in
47 cm19 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
8 °C46 °F
14 km/h9 mph
279 mm11 in
53 cm21 in
Apr
5 °C40 °F
10 °C50 °F
13 km/h8 mph
236 mm9.3 in
12 cm5 in
May
8 °C46 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
169 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
16 °C60 °F
12 km/h7 mph
340 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
394 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
8 °C46 °F
17 km/h10 mph
480 mm18.9 in
12 cm5 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
16 km/h10 mph
387 mm15.3 in
53 cm21 in