When is the best time to go to Lake Cowichan

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lake Cowichan, 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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Lake Cowichan weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lake Cowichan 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

Lake Cowichan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 341mm 1.7hrs 10hrs

The weather in January in Lake Cowichan is characteristically cool and very wet.

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

January is in the winter in Lake Cowichan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 341mm 13.4 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in January »

February

Lake Cowichan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 279mm 2.9hrs 11.3hrs

February in Lake Cowichan is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in February »

March

Lake Cowichan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 250mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Lake Cowichan is characteristically cool and very wet.

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

March is in the spring in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 250mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in March »

April

Lake Cowichan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 148mm 5hrs 14.8hrs

Lake Cowichan's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 148mm 5.8 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in April »

May

Lake Cowichan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 101mm 6.5hrs 16.4hrs

May is a damp month in Lake Cowichan and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Lake Cowichan.

May is in the spring in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 101mm 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in May »

June

Lake Cowichan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 72mm 6.9hrs 10hrs

The climate in Lake Cowichan during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Lake Cowichan.

June is in the summer in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 72mm 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in June »

July

Lake Cowichan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 51mm 8.4hrs 11.3hrs

July in Lake Cowichan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lake Cowichan, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 51mm 2 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in July »

August

Lake Cowichan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 57mm 7.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Lake Cowichan is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 57mm 2.2 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in August »

September

Lake Cowichan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 100mm 6.1hrs 14.8hrs

Lake Cowichan's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 100mm 3.9 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in September »

October

Lake Cowichan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 256mm 4hrs 16.4hrs

October is a very wet month in Lake Cowichan and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in October »

November

Lake Cowichan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 362mm 2hrs 10hrs

The weather in November in Lake Cowichan is characteristically cool and very wet.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Lake Cowichan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 362mm 14.3 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in November »

December

Lake Cowichan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 378mm 1.5hrs 11.3hrs

December in Lake Cowichan is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Lake Cowichan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lake Cowichan with around 378mm 14.9 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lake Cowichan weather in December »

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Lake Cowichan weather stats

Lake Cowichan weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: July 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 4°C 39.2°F
Wettest month: December 378mm 14.9ins
Warmest sea: August 14.2°C 57.6°F
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