Climate Insights for North Cowichan, CA - Airpult Climate Insights for North Cowichan =================================== Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, [Canada](https://airpult.com/climate/ca) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/ca/north-cowichan/2d5lbm34d86gzxx2axj5v)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/ca)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/ca/north-cowichan/2d5lbm34d86gzxx2axj5v) Hottest August 25°C peak (77°F peak) Coldest February 0°C low (32°F low) Wettest November 231 mm rain (9.1 in rain) Best to Visit June, July, August Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in North Cowichan is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,464 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 231 mm of rainfall. North Cowichan 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 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 159cm accumulating over the season. (The climate in North Cowichan is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 57.7 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 9.1 in of rainfall. North Cowichan 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 32°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season.) Temperature ----------- 0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°MarMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 5°MayMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FMaxAverageMin) Temperatures in North Cowichan vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 3°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. (Temperatures in North Cowichan vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 226mmSnow: 35mmFebPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 231mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 224mmSnow: 46mmPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 18inPrecipitationSnow (in)) North Cowichan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,464 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17 mm. That's 214 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 159cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 46cm. (North Cowichan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.4 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 18in.) Wind ---- 0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/hWind Speed (0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mphWind Speed) North Cowichan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. (North Cowichan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.) Best Time to Visit ------------------ Jan3° (37°F) Feb3° (37°F) Mar5° (42°F) Apr8° (47°F) May13° (55°F) Jun15° (59°F) Jul18° (65°F) Aug19° (66°F) Sep15° (59°F) Oct9° (49°F) Nov6° (42°F) Dec3° (37°F) The best time to visit North Cowichan is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans. (The best time to visit North Cowichan is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.) Monthly Climate Data -------------------- The table below shows monthly climate averages for North Cowichan 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 North Cowichan 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 1 °C (34 °F) 6 °C (43 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 226 mm (8.9 in) 35 cm (14 in) Feb 0 °C (32 °F) 6 °C (43 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 129 mm (5.1 in) 35 cm (14 in) Mar 2 °C (36 °F) 10 °C (49 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 140 mm (5.5 in) 22 cm (9 in) Apr 5 °C (41 °F) 13 °C (56 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 109 mm (4.3 in) 6 cm (2 in) May 8 °C (47 °F) 18 °C (65 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 57 mm (2.2 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jun 11 °C (51 °F) 21 °C (69 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 48 mm (1.9 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 13 °C (56 °F) 25 °C (77 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 17 mm (0.7 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 14 °C (56 °F) 25 °C (77 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 26 mm (1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 11 °C (52 °F) 20 °C (68 °F) 6 km/h (3 mph) 91 mm (3.6 in) 0 cm (0 in) OctCurrent 7 °C (44 °F) 14 °C (57 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 168 mm (6.6 in) 2 cm (1 in) Nov 4 °C (38 °F) 9 °C (47 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 231 mm (9.1 in) 13 cm (5 in) Dec 1 °C (34 °F) 5 °C (42 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 224 mm (8.8 in) 46 cm (18 in)