AI-generatedGolden, British Columbia at a glance
- Best time
- May, Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 759 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 789 m
Climate in Golden, British Columbia
Golden, British Columbia has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while December is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Golden, British Columbia is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May, July – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
08:1018:57
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 07:49–08:55 · evening 18:12–19:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:36–07:49 · evening 19:18–19:31
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.
What is the weather like in Golden, British Columbia in October?
In October, Golden, British Columbia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min08:10 – 18:57
- 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
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 8 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Edmonton
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Golden, British Columbia
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 4.3 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Golden, British Columbia, 40 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Golden, British Columbia
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 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Golden, British Columbia: 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, Golden, British Columbia has about 13 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Golden, British Columbia
How breezy and how cloudy Golden, British Columbia 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 Golden, British Columbia typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Golden, British Columbia: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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 Golden, British Columbia
How often the day gets hot in Golden, British Columbia (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, Golden, British Columbia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 9 °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 Golden, British Columbia
When Golden, British Columbia 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, Golden, British Columbia has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 31 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 57 out of 100: likely. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Golden, British Columbia
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−11°), the warmest in July (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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | −4° | −10° | 2.6 h | 13 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −1° | −8° | 4.3 h | 10 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 4° | −3° | 5.2 h | 14 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 9° | 1° | 7.1 h | 12 | 46 |
| MayMay | 72 | 14° | 5° | 8.4 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 20° | 10° | 8.0 h | 17 | 96 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 24° | 14° | 9.9 h | 12 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 24° | 13° | 8.7 h | 10 | 53 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 18° | 9° | 6.4 h | 12 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 31 | 9° | 1° | 4.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 0° | −7° | 2.8 h | 14 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | −5° | −11° | 2.4 h | 13 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
51.30° N, 116.97° W · 789 m · America/Edmonton
Best time to visit Golden, British Columbia
The best time to visit Golden, British Columbia is in May and from July to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is June with 96 mm of precipitation.
Golden, British Columbia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Golden, British Columbia in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–14 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Golden, British Columbia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Golden, British Columbia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Golden, British Columbia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -5–-1 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Golden, British Columbia for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Golden, British Columbia
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 Golden, British Columbia: score 86 against 31. In August, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 31 | 86better |
| Day high | 9° | 24° |
| Night low | 1° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 53 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Golden, British Columbia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January-3° · 3 h
In January, Golden, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in January23February-1° · 4 h
In February, Golden, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 42 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in February17March4° · 5 h
In March, Golden, British Columbia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in March42April9° · 7 h
In April, Golden, British Columbia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in April72May14° · 8 h
In May, Golden, British Columbia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in May69June20° · 8 h
In June, Golden, British Columbia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in June84July24° · 10 h
In July, Golden, British Columbia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in July86August24° · 9 h
In August, Golden, British Columbia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in August75September18° · 6 h
In September, Golden, British Columbia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in September31October9° · 4 h
In October, Golden, British Columbia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in October8November0° · 3 h
In November, Golden, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 76 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
Golden, British Columbia in November10December-5° · 2 h
In December, Golden, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden, British Columbia.
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Golden vs. Revelstoke
In October the holiday weather in Golden and Revelstoke is about equally good (score 31 vs. 30). During the day Revelstoke is 2 °C warmer than Golden.
| in October | Golden | Revelstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 31 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 16 |
| Best time | May, Jul – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Golden, British Columbia ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Summerland13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 16GoldenThis page9°31
Planning a trip to Golden, British Columbia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Golden, British Columbia 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.
Golden, British Columbia has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 31).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair · ski conditions
- 7 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 31
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- −4 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,130 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 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.
Frequently asked questions about Golden, British Columbia
When is the best time to visit Golden, British Columbia?
The best time to visit Golden, British Columbia is in May and from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Golden, British Columbia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Golden, British Columbia?
The wettest month is June with 96 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Golden, British Columbia get?
Golden, British Columbia gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Golden, British Columbia in?
Golden, British Columbia uses the time zone America/Edmonton: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Golden, British Columbia?
A nonstop flight from London to Golden, British Columbia takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Golden, British Columbia?
Golden, British Columbia has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49 (Ski), May half-term 71, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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