When is the best time to go to Powell River

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Powell River, 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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Powell River weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Powell River 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

Powell River January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 166mm 1.7hrs 9.9hrs 8°C

The climate in Powell River during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Powell River and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Powell River with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Powell River February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 118mm 3.2hrs 11.3hrs 8°C

February in Powell River is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Powell River and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Powell River 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in February »

March

Powell River March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 116mm 4.5hrs 12.9hrs 8°C

The weather in March in Powell River is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Powell River and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Powell River with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in March »

April

Powell River April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 72mm 6.3hrs 14.9hrs 10°C

Powell River's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Powell River.

April is in the spring in Powell River and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Powell River with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in April »

May

Powell River May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 69mm 7.9hrs 16.6hrs 12°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Powell River 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 a good time to visit Powell River.

May is in the spring in Powell River 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 (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Powell River with around 69mm 2.7 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in May »

June

Powell River June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 62mm 8.4hrs 9.9hrs 13°C

June is a reasonably dry month in Powell River and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Powell River and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Powell River with around 62mm 2.4 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in June »

July

Powell River July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 52mm 9.9hrs 11.3hrs 14°C

July in Powell River is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Powell River and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Powell River with around 52mm 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in July »

August

Powell River August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 54mm 9.2hrs 12.9hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Powell River is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Powell River, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Powell River and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Powell River with around 54mm 2.1 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in August »

September

Powell River September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 69mm 7hrs 14.9hrs 13°C

Powell River's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Powell River, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Powell River and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Powell River with around 69mm 2.7 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in September »

October

Powell River October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 156mm 4.1hrs 16.6hrs 11°C

October is a wet month in Powell River and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Powell River and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Powell River with around 156mm 6.1 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in October »

November

Powell River November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 188mm 2hrs 9.9hrs 10°C

Powell River's weather in November is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Powell River and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Powell River with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Powell River weather in November »

December

Powell River December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 192mm 1.7hrs 11.3hrs 8°C

December in Powell River is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Powell River 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 (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Powell River with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Powell River weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.1°C 71.8°F
Driest month: July 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: December 192mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: July 14°C 57.2°F
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