AI-generatedCourtenay at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 2,051 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Courtenay
Courtenay has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while December is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Courtenay is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Courtenay
The best time to visit Courtenay is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 323 mm.
Courtenay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Courtenay in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–19 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Courtenay in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–26 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Courtenay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–21 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Courtenay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3918:32
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 07:20–08:23 · evening 17:48–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:20 · evening 18:52–19:04
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 Courtenay 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 12° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 10°. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Courtenay in October?
In October, Courtenay is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 249 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:39 – 18:32
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
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 Courtenay
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 Courtenay: score 71 against 2. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 14° |
| Sea | 11.5° | 17.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 9.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 249 mm | 42 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Courtenay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January7° · Sea 7° · 2.1 h
In January, Courtenay is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 295 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in January4February8° · Sea 7° · 3.4 h
In February, Courtenay is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 169 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in February3March10° · Sea 8° · 4.0 h
In March, Courtenay is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °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 206 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in March14April14° · Sea 10° · 5.9 h
In April, Courtenay is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °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 129 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in April24May19° · Sea 13° · 7.4 h
In May, Courtenay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in May43June22° · Sea 15° · 8.0 h
In June, Courtenay is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in June71July26° · Sea 17° · 9.8 h
In July, Courtenay is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in July70August25° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h
In August, Courtenay is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in August31September21° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h
In September, Courtenay is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in September2October14° · Sea 12° · 3.7 h
In October, Courtenay is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 249 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in October0November9° · Sea 9° · 2.2 h
In November, Courtenay is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 323 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in November0December6° · Sea 8° · 1.8 h
In December, Courtenay is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 21 days, adding up to 302 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courtenay.
Courtenay in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Courtenay
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 7° | 2° | 7.4° | 2.1 h | 20 | 295 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 8° | 2° | 7.3° | 3.4 h | 16 | 169 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 10° | 3° | 8.0° | 4.0 h | 19 | 206 |
| AprilApr | 14 | 14° | 5° | 9.6° | 5.9 h | 15 | 129 |
| MayMay | 24 | 19° | 8° | 12.7° | 7.4 h | 11 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 22° | 12° | 15.3° | 8.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 26° | 14° | 17.0° | 9.8 h | 7 | 42 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 25° | 14° | 17.1° | 8.9 h | 8 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 21° | 11° | 14.7° | 6.4 h | 12 | 125 |
| OctoberOct | 2 | 14° | 7° | 11.5° | 3.7 h | 19 | 249 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 9° | 4° | 9.4° | 2.2 h | 20 | 323 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | 2° | 8.0° | 1.8 h | 21 | 302 |
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 Courtenay
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.8 – 12.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Courtenay ranges from 7.3 °C in February to 17.1 °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 January 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 15.6 and 18.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.8° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.3° | 6.8° | 7.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.0° | 7.4° | 8.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.6° | 8.8° | 10.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.7° | 11.5° | 14.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.3° | 14.4° | 16.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.0° | 16.2° | 17.8° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.1° | 15.6° | 18.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.5° | 10.8° | 12.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.4° | 8.8° | 9.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 7.3° | 8.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Courtenay
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 3.7 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Courtenay, 34 % 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 Courtenay: 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, Courtenay has about 19 rainy days with 249 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Courtenay
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 105 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 Courtenay
How breezy and how cloudy Courtenay 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 Courtenay typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
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 70 % of the sky over Courtenay: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Courtenay
How often the day gets hot in Courtenay (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, Courtenay 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 Courtenay
When Courtenay 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 Courtenay.
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 Courtenay
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Courtenay 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.
Courtenay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 11
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 2
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 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 40 min
- Distance
- 7,610 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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Courtenay compared
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Courtenay vs Powell River
In October the holiday weather in Courtenay and Powell River is about equally good (score 2 vs 5). During the day it is about as warm in Powell River as in Courtenay. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Courtenay | Powell River |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 5 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Courtenay
When is the best time to visit Courtenay?
The best time to visit Courtenay 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 Courtenay?
The sea temperature in Courtenay ranges from 7.3 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Courtenay in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Courtenay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Courtenay?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 323 mm. The driest month is July with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Courtenay get?
Courtenay gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Courtenay in?
Courtenay is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Courtenay?
A nonstop flight from London to Courtenay takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Courtenay?
Courtenay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 11, May half-term 28, summer holidays 70, October half-term 2, Christmas holidays 0.