Climate Insights for Surrey

Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
February
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
November
399 mm rain15.7 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°MarMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°MayMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 346mmSnow: 47mmFebPrecipitation: 217mmSnow: 49mmMarPrecipitation: 252mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 175mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 300mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 399mmSnow: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 350mmSnow: 61mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.6inSnow (in): 19inFebPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 19inMarPrecipitation: 9.9inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 11.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 15.7inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 13.8inSnow (in): 24in
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Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan3°37°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar6°42°F
Apr9°47°F
May13°55°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct10°49°F
Nov6°42°F
Dec3°37°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
6 °C42 °F
7 km/h5 mph
346 mm13.6 in
47 cm19 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h4 mph
217 mm8.6 in
49 cm19 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
10 °C50 °F
6 km/h4 mph
252 mm9.9 in
32 cm13 in
Apr
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
193 mm7.6 in
5 cm2 in
May
8 °C46 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
300 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
7 km/h4 mph
399 mm15.7 in
18 cm7 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
5 °C41 °F
7 km/h5 mph
350 mm13.8 in
61 cm24 in