AI-generatedBella Coola at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,470 h
- Rain a year
- 2,859 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Bella Coola
Bella Coola has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while December is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year, Bella Coola is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bella Coola
The best time to visit Bella Coola is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.6 °C. The wettest month is November with 394 mm of precipitation.
Bella Coola through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bella Coola in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Bella Coola in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–24 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Bella Coola in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–20 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Bella Coola in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:5018:35
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:29–08:37 · evening 17:48–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:29 · evening 18:56–19:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bella Coola compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 10°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Sea | 11° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Bella Coola in October?
In October, Bella Coola is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 366 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:50 – 18:35
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 10 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bella Coola
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Bella Coola: score 68 against 28. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sea | 10.6° | 13.6° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 366 mm | 145 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bella Coola month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January4° · Sea 8° · 1.9 h
In January, Bella Coola is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 21 days, totalling 330 mm; on about 19 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in January5February5° · Sea 8° · 3.3 h
In February, Bella Coola is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 221 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in February3March8° · Sea 8° · 3.9 h
In March, Bella Coola is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 243 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in March28April11° · Sea 9° · 5.3 h
In April, Bella Coola is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 183 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in April58May16° · Sea 10° · 5.8 h
In May, Bella Coola is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 135 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in May58June19° · Sea 12° · 5.3 h
In June, Bella Coola is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in June67July23° · Sea 13° · 6.1 h
In July, Bella Coola is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in July68August24° · Sea 14° · 5.8 h
In August, Bella Coola is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in August57September20° · Sea 12° · 4.3 h
In September, Bella Coola is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 227 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in September28October13° · Sea 11° · 2.8 h
In October, Bella Coola is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 366 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in October0November7° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In November, Bella Coola is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 394 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in November0December3° · Sea 9° · 1.7 h
In December, Bella Coola is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 21 days, totalling 337 mm; on about 20 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bella Coola.
Bella Coola in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bella Coola
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 4° | −1° | 8.0° | 1.9 h | 21 | 330 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 5° | −1° | 7.8° | 3.3 h | 16 | 221 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 8° | 1° | 7.8° | 3.9 h | 21 | 243 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 11° | 3° | 8.6° | 5.3 h | 17 | 183 |
| MayMay | 58 | 16° | 7° | 10.1° | 5.8 h | 17 | 135 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 19° | 10° | 11.8° | 5.3 h | 18 | 149 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 23° | 13° | 13.3° | 6.1 h | 15 | 131 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 24° | 14° | 13.6° | 5.8 h | 14 | 145 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 20° | 10° | 12.3° | 4.3 h | 17 | 227 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 13° | 6° | 10.6° | 2.8 h | 21 | 366 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 7° | 1° | 9.5° | 1.9 h | 21 | 394 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 3° | −2° | 8.6° | 1.7 h | 21 | 337 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Bella Coola
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.8 – 11.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bella Coola ranges from 7.8 °C in February to 13.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 12.9 and 14.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.0° | 7.5° | 8.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.8° | 7.1° | 8.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.8° | 7.1° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.6° | 7.8° | 9.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.1° | 9.0° | 11.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.8° | 11.0° | 12.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.3° | 12.6° | 14.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.3° | 11.6° | 13.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.6° | 9.8° | 11.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.5° | 8.9° | 10.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.6° | 7.8° | 9.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bella Coola
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Bella Coola, 26 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bella Coola: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bella Coola has about 21 rainy days with 366 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bella Coola
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bella Coola
How breezy and how cloudy Bella Coola is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bella Coola typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Bella Coola: mostly overcast, with about 2.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bella Coola
How often the day gets hot in Bella Coola (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bella Coola has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Bella Coola
When Bella Coola is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Bella Coola has about 10 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 63 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 60 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Bella Coola
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bella Coola in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bella Coola has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,420 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bella Coola vs Bella Bella
In October the holiday weather in Bella Coola and Bella Bella is about equally good (score 28 vs 26). During the day it is about as warm in Bella Bella as in Bella Coola. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bella Coola | Bella Bella |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Bella Coola ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 10Bella CoolaThis page13°11°28
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Frequently asked questions about Bella Coola
When is the best time to visit Bella Coola?
The best time to visit Bella Coola is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bella Coola?
The sea temperature in Bella Coola ranges from 7.8 °C in February to 13.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Bella Coola in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Bella Coola?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Bella Coola?
The wettest month is November with 394 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 131 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bella Coola get?
Bella Coola gets around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bella Coola in?
Bella Coola is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bella Coola?
A nonstop flight from London to Bella Coola takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bella Coola?
Bella Coola has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 58, summer holidays 68, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 0.