When is the best time to go to Bowen Island

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bowen Island, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bowen Island weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bowen Island are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bowen Island January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 229mm 1.9hrs 9.9hrs 8°C

The climate in Bowen Island during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bowen Island and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in January »

February

Bowen Island February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 196mm 3.3hrs 11.3hrs 8°C

February in Bowen Island is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bowen Island and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in February »

March

Bowen Island March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 173mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs 8°C

The weather in March in Bowen Island is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bowen Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in March »

April

Bowen Island April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 118mm 5.7hrs 14.8hrs 10°C

Bowen Island's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bowen Island.

April is in the spring in Bowen Island and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in April »

May

Bowen Island May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 102mm 7.3hrs 16.5hrs 12°C

May is a damp month in Bowen Island and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bowen Island.

May is in the spring in Bowen Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in May »

June

Bowen Island June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 71mm 7.7hrs 9.9hrs 13°C

Bowen Island's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bowen Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bowen Island and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in June »

July

Bowen Island July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 62mm 9.2hrs 11.3hrs 14°C

July in Bowen Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bowen Island, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bowen Island and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in July »

August

Bowen Island August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 63mm 8.4hrs 12.9hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Bowen Island is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bowen Island, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bowen Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in August »

September

Bowen Island September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 104mm 6.4hrs 14.8hrs 13°C

Bowen Island's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bowen Island.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bowen Island and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in September »

October

Bowen Island October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 212mm 4.2hrs 16.5hrs 11°C

October is a very wet month in Bowen Island and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bowen Island and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 212mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in October »

November

Bowen Island November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 271mm 2.2hrs 9.9hrs 9°C

November is a very wet month in Bowen Island and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bowen Island and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in November »

December

Bowen Island December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 278mm 1.8hrs 11.3hrs 8°C

December in Bowen Island is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bowen Island and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bowen Island with around 278mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bowen Island weather in December »

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Bowen Island weather stats

Bowen Island weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: July 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: December 278mm 10.9ins
Warmest sea: July 14.2°C 57.6°F
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