AI-generatedCampbell River at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 2,098 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 65 m
Climate in Campbell River
Campbell River has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while December is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Campbell River is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Campbell River
The best time to visit Campbell River is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 302 mm.
Campbell River through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Campbell River in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Campbell River in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–25 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Campbell River in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–20 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Campbell River in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
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 rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4118:32
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 07:21–08:25 · evening 17:48–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:21 · evening 18:52–19:05
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 Campbell River compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 10°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Sea | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Campbell River in October?
In October, Campbell River is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 249 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:41 – 18:32
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %3 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Campbell River
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Campbell River: score 70 against 3. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 3 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 12° |
| Sea | 11.4° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 249 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Campbell River month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January5° · Sea 7° · 2.1 h
In January, Campbell River is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 269 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in January6February7° · Sea 7° · 3.5 h
In February, Campbell River is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 161 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in February3March9° · Sea 8° · 4.0 h
In March, Campbell River is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 210 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in March14April14° · Sea 10° · 5.9 h
In April, Campbell River is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in April22May18° · Sea 13° · 7.2 h
In May, Campbell River is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in May37June21° · Sea 15° · 7.7 h
In June, Campbell River is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in June70July25° · Sea 17° · 9.6 h
In July, Campbell River is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in July68August25° · Sea 17° · 8.7 h
In August, Campbell River is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in August28September20° · Sea 15° · 6.3 h
In September, Campbell River is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in September3October14° · Sea 11° · 3.6 h
In October, Campbell River is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 249 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in October0November8° · Sea 9° · 2.2 h
In November, Campbell River is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 302 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in November0December5° · Sea 8° · 1.8 h
In December, Campbell River is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 269 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbell River.
Campbell River in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Campbell River
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (13°). 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 | 5° | 0° | 7.4° | 2.1 h | 20 | 269 |
| FebruaryFeb | 6 | 7° | −1° | 7.2° | 3.5 h | 15 | 161 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 9° | 1° | 7.9° | 4.0 h | 19 | 210 |
| AprilApr | 14 | 14° | 3° | 9.5° | 5.9 h | 15 | 153 |
| MayMay | 22 | 18° | 7° | 12.6° | 7.2 h | 12 | 108 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 21° | 10° | 15.2° | 7.7 h | 12 | 96 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 25° | 12° | 16.7° | 9.6 h | 7 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 25° | 13° | 16.8° | 8.7 h | 8 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 20° | 10° | 14.5° | 6.3 h | 11 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 3 | 14° | 5° | 11.4° | 3.6 h | 18 | 249 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 8° | 2° | 9.3° | 2.2 h | 19 | 302 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 5° | 0° | 8.0° | 1.8 h | 20 | 269 |
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 in Campbell River
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.7 – 12.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Campbell River ranges from 7.2 °C in February to 16.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 15.4 and 17.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.7° | 7.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.2° | 6.8° | 7.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.9° | 7.3° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.5° | 8.7° | 10.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.6° | 11.4° | 14.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.2° | 14.0° | 16.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.7° | 15.4° | 17.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.8° | 15.4° | 17.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.4° | 10.7° | 12.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.3° | 8.7° | 9.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 7.5° | 8.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Campbell River
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 3.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Campbell River, 33 % 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 in Campbell River: 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, Campbell River has about 18 rainy days with 249 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Campbell River
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 min
- 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 and clouds in Campbell River
How breezy and how cloudy Campbell River 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 Campbell River typically peaks at 9 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 73 % of the sky over Campbell River: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 and humidity in Campbell River
How often the day gets hot in Campbell River (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, Campbell River has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 in Campbell River
When Campbell River 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, it hardly ever snows in Campbell River.
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 Campbell River
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Campbell River 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.
Campbell River has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 11
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 3
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 20 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 40 min
- Distance
- 7,590 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.
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Campbell River vs Courtenay
In October the holiday weather in Campbell River and Courtenay is about equally good (score 3 vs 2). During the day it is about as warm in Courtenay as in Campbell River. The sea in Courtenay is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Campbell River | Courtenay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 3 | 2 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Campbell River
When is the best time to visit Campbell River?
The best time to visit Campbell River 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 Campbell River?
The sea temperature in Campbell River ranges from 7.2 °C in February to 16.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Campbell River in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Campbell River?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Campbell River?
Rain is frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 302 mm. The driest month is July with 64 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Campbell River get?
Campbell River gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Campbell River in?
Campbell River is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Campbell River?
A nonstop flight from London to Campbell River takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Campbell River?
Campbell River has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 11, May half-term 25, summer holidays 69, October half-term 3, Christmas holidays 0.