Climate Insights for Burnaby

The climate in Burnaby is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,213 mm of precipitation falls per year. Burnaby receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnaby is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 177cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Burnaby is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 47.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Burnaby receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnaby is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Burnaby vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Burnaby vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 71°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 30°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Burnaby is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,213 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 78 mm. That's 59 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 177cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 47cm.Burnaby is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3.1 in. That's 2.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19in.

Burnaby is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 26km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Burnaby is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 16mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Burnaby is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°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 best time to visit Burnaby is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 27°F. 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 Burnaby 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 Burnaby 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.