Temperatures in October
It's cool in October in British Columbia with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for British Columbia in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in British Columbia with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 15°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in British Columbia will be around 13°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 84 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for British Columbia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
British Columbia in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
84 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for British Columbia in October
With 23°C, British Columbia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in British Columbia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in British Columbia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in British Columbia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for British Columbia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 12 days of rain in British Columbia.
Daily UV Index in October in British Columbia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in British Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in British Columbia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in British Columbia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in British Columbia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in British Columbia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for British Columbia
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Average Weather in British Columbia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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