When is the best time to go to North Cowichan

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit North 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

North Cowichan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 222mm 1.8hrs 10hrs

The climate in North Cowichan 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 North Cowichan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in North Cowichan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 222mm 8.8 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in January »

February

North Cowichan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 165mm 3.1hrs 11.3hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in North Cowichan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 165mm 6.5 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in February »

March

North Cowichan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 148mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in North Cowichan is characteristically cool and wet.

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

March is in the spring in North Cowichan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 148mm 5.8 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.

North Cowichan weather in March »

April

North Cowichan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 81mm 5.6hrs 14.8hrs

North Cowichan's weather in April is typically cool and a little 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 North Cowichan.

April is in the spring in North Cowichan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in April »

May

North Cowichan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 59mm 7.4hrs 16.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in North Cowichan and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit North Cowichan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in North Cowichan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in May »

June

North Cowichan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 44mm 7.8hrs 10hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in North Cowichan during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit North Cowichan, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in North Cowichan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in June »

July

North Cowichan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 32mm 9.4hrs 11.3hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in North Cowichan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 32mm 1.2 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in July »

August

North Cowichan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 37mm 8.6hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in North Cowichan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 37mm 1.4 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in August »

September

North Cowichan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 59mm 6.6hrs 14.8hrs

North Cowichan's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit North Cowichan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in North Cowichan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in September »

October

North Cowichan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 149mm 4.3hrs 16.5hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in North Cowichan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in October »

November

North Cowichan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 230mm 2.3hrs 10hrs

North Cowichan's weather in November is typically cool and very wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in North Cowichan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 230mm 9.1 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in November »

December

North Cowichan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 254mm 1.6hrs 11.3hrs

December in North 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 North Cowichan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in North Cowichan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in North Cowichan with around 254mm 10 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

North Cowichan weather in December »

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North Cowichan weather stats

North Cowichan weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.8°C 73°F
Driest month: July 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: December 254mm 10ins
Warmest sea: July 14.1°C 57.4°F
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