AI-generatedKitimat at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 12.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 3,036 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Kitimat
Kitimat has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while December is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Kitimat is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kitimat
The best time to visit Kitimat is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 12.9 °C. The wettest month is November with 378 mm of precipitation.
Kitimat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kitimat in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Kitimat in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Kitimat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Kitimat in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.1 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 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
08:0018:40
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 07:38–08:49 · evening 17:51–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:25–07:38 · evening 19:02–19:16
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 Kitimat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 10°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 1° |
| Sea | 11° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Kitimat in October?
In October, Kitimat is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 377 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min08:00 – 18:40
- 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
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
- 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 Kitimat
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 Kitimat: score 64 against 17. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 12° |
| Sea | 10.6° | 12.3° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 377 mm | 130 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kitimat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January2° · Sea 8° · 1.6 h
In January, Kitimat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 21 days, totalling 355 mm; on about 17 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in January4February3° · Sea 7° · 3.1 h
In February, Kitimat is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 237 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in February3March6° · Sea 7° · 3.8 h
In March, Kitimat is cold: daytime highs average 6 °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 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 259 mm. Snow falls on about 16 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in March17April10° · Sea 8° · 5.2 h
In April, Kitimat is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 205 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in April49May15° · Sea 9° · 5.9 h
In May, Kitimat is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 153 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in May59June18° · Sea 11° · 5.4 h
In June, Kitimat is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in June64July21° · Sea 12° · 5.6 h
In July, Kitimat is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in July63August21° · Sea 13° · 5.3 h
In August, Kitimat is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 172 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in August53September17° · Sea 12° · 3.9 h
In September, Kitimat is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 271 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in September17October11° · Sea 11° · 2.6 h
In October, Kitimat is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 377 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in October0November5° · Sea 9° · 1.7 h
In November, Kitimat is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 378 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in November0December1° · Sea 8° · 1.5 h
In December, Kitimat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 22 days, totalling 346 mm; on about 18 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitimat.
Kitimat in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kitimat
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (12°). 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 | 2° | −4° | 7.5° | 1.6 h | 21 | 355 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 3° | −3° | 7.1° | 3.1 h | 16 | 237 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 6° | −1° | 7.2° | 3.8 h | 20 | 259 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 10° | 1° | 7.8° | 5.2 h | 18 | 205 |
| MayMay | 49 | 15° | 5° | 9.2° | 5.9 h | 17 | 153 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 18° | 9° | 10.9° | 5.4 h | 18 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 21° | 12° | 12.3° | 5.6 h | 16 | 130 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 21° | 12° | 12.9° | 5.3 h | 15 | 172 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 17° | 9° | 12.3° | 3.9 h | 18 | 271 |
| OctoberOct | 17 | 11° | 4° | 10.6° | 2.6 h | 21 | 377 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 5° | −1° | 9.2° | 1.7 h | 21 | 378 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 1° | −4° | 8.2° | 1.5 h | 22 | 346 |
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 Kitimat
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.9 – 11.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kitimat ranges from 7.1 °C in February to 12.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to March 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 12.1 and 13.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.5° | 6.6° | 8.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.1° | 6.5° | 7.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.2° | 6.3° | 8.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.8° | 6.9° | 8.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.9° | 9.9° | 11.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.3° | 11.1° | 13.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.9° | 12.1° | 13.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.3° | 11.2° | 13.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.6° | 9.9° | 11.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.2° | 8.4° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.2° | 7.3° | 9.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kitimat
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 2.6 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Kitimat, 24 % 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 Kitimat: 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, Kitimat has about 21 rainy days with 377 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kitimat
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 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 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 and clouds in Kitimat
How breezy and how cloudy Kitimat 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 Kitimat 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 81 % of the sky over Kitimat: mostly overcast, with about 2.6 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 Kitimat
How often the day gets hot in Kitimat (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, Kitimat has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 11 °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 Kitimat
When Kitimat 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, Kitimat has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 35 out of 100: possible.
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 Kitimat
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kitimat 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.
Kitimat has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.6 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 20 min
- Distance
- 7,340 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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Kitimat vs Terrace
In October Kitimat has the better holiday weather (score 17 vs 10). During the day Terrace is 1 °C cooler than Kitimat.
| in October | Kitimat | Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 10° |
| Sea | 11° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 22 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Kitimat ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kitimat
When is the best time to visit Kitimat?
The best time to visit Kitimat 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 Kitimat?
The sea temperature in Kitimat ranges from 7.1 °C in February to 12.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kitimat 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 Kitimat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Kitimat?
The wettest month is November with 378 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 130 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kitimat get?
Kitimat gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Kitimat in?
Kitimat is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kitimat?
A nonstop flight from London to Kitimat takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kitimat?
Kitimat has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 51, summer holidays 63, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 0.