Climate Insights for Lynden

The climate in Lynden is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1825mm of precipitation falls per year. Lynden receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lynden 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 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 62cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Lynden vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°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.

Lynden is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1825mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 273mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 30mm. That's 243mm 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 62cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Lynden is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Lynden, which began on June 21, 2026. Lynden 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Lynden is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Lynden 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.