What’s the climate like in Bella Coola?
The current climate of Bella Coola features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bella Coola in recent years was 37°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in December 2022.
On average, Bella Coola gets 2596 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 479 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Bella Coola?
The best time to visit Bella Coola for pleasant to warm weather is May. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bella Coola.
Climate Table of Bella Coola
The climate table of Bella Coola shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 314 | 218 | 125 | 149 | 23 | 94 | 96 | 145 | 290 | 456 | 393 | 293 |
| Snow (cm) | 116 | 91 | 29 | 11 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,1 | 76 | 147 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in December
- Precipitation*: 2596 mm per year, averaging 216 mm per month
- Snowfall: 479 cm per year
- Driest months: 23 mm in May, 94 mm in June and 96 mm in July
- Wettest months: 456 mm in October, 393 mm in November and 314 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bella Coola
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bella Coola, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bella Coola
This graph shows how much precipitation Bella Coola, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bella Coola
This graph shows how much snow Bella Coola, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bella Coola
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bella Coola, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bella Coola
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bella Coola, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bella Coola
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bella Coola, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bella Coola
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bella Coola, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bella Coola by Month
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