Climate Insights for Campbell River

The climate in Campbell River is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1968mm 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 24°C with a mean of 18°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 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Campbell River is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1968mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 164mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 292mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 63mm. That's 228mm 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 215cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 65cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Campbell River is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Campbell River, which began on March 20, 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 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 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm 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 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.