Climate Insights for Roberts Creek
Sunshine Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Roberts Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,209 mm of precipitation falls per year. Roberts Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Roberts Creek 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Roberts Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Roberts Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 87 in of precipitation falls per year. Roberts Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Roberts Creek 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Roberts Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Roberts Creek sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 21°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Roberts Creek sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 71°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 64°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 38°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 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Roberts Creek is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,209 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 184 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 346 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 43 mm. That's 303 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. Roberts Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 235cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Roberts Creek is a very wet location, receiving approximately 87 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.6 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.7 in. That's 11.9 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. Roberts Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 92in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Roberts Creek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Roberts Creek is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Roberts Creek 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 51 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Roberts Creek is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Roberts Creek 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 Roberts Creek 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.