Climate Insights for Surrey
Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Surrey is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,564 mm of precipitation falls per year. Surrey receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Surrey 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. Surrey experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Surrey is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 100.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Surrey receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Surrey 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. Surrey experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Surrey vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 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 Surrey vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 65°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 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Surrey is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,564 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 214 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 399 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 46 mm. That's 353 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. Surrey receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 213cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Surrey is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.8 in. That's 13.9 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. Surrey receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 84in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Surrey 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 January, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/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 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Surrey 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 January, averaging 5mph, 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. 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 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Surrey 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 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Surrey is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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.