AI-generatedLangford at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 1,022 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 80 m
Climate in Langford
Langford has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while December is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Langford is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Langford
The best time to visit Langford is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 167 mm.
Langford through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Langford in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Langford in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Langford in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Langford in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 49 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 – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec
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
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
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°
07:3218:27
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 07:13–08:15 · evening 17:44–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:13 · evening 18:47–18:59
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 Langford 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 days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Langford in October?
In October, Langford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Langford.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min07:32 – 18:27
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Langford
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 Langford: score 100 against 47. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sea | 10.0° | 11.3° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 10.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 116 mm | 13 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Langford month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January8° · Sea 8° · 2.6 h
In January, Langford is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 162 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in January17February9° · Sea 8° · 3.8 h
In February, Langford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in February27March11° · Sea 8° · 4.6 h
In March, Langford is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in March57April14° · Sea 9° · 6.6 h
In April, Langford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in April86May18° · Sea 10° · 8.0 h
In May, Langford is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in May96June21° · Sea 11° · 8.9 h
In June, Langford is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in June100July24° · Sea 11° · 10.9 h
In July, Langford is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in July100August24° · Sea 12° · 9.8 h
In August, Langford is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in August87September20° · Sea 11° · 7.4 h
In September, Langford is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in September47October14° · Sea 10° · 4.5 h
In October, Langford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in October14November10° · Sea 9° · 2.8 h
In November, Langford is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in November2December8° · Sea 9° · 2.2 h
In December, Langford is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 161 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langford.
Langford in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Langford
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 (3°), the warmest in August (12°). 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 | 2 | 8° | 4° | 8.1° | 2.6 h | 18 | 162 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 9° | 3° | 8.0° | 3.8 h | 14 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 11° | 4° | 8.2° | 4.6 h | 15 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 14° | 6° | 9.0° | 6.6 h | 11 | 66 |
| MayMay | 86 | 18° | 8° | 9.8° | 8.0 h | 9 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 21° | 10° | 10.7° | 8.9 h | 6 | 27 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 24° | 12° | 11.3° | 10.9 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 24° | 12° | 11.5° | 9.8 h | 3 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 20° | 10° | 11.0° | 7.4 h | 7 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 14° | 7° | 10.0° | 4.5 h | 13 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 10° | 5° | 9.3° | 2.8 h | 17 | 167 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 8° | 3° | 8.6° | 2.2 h | 17 | 161 |
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 Langford
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.5 – 10.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Langford ranges from 8.0 °C in February to 11.5 °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. In December 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 10.7 and 12.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.1° | 7.5° | 8.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.0° | 7.3° | 8.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.2° | 7.6° | 8.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.0° | 8.3° | 9.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.8° | 9.1° | 10.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 9.6° | 11.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.3° | 10.1° | 12.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.5° | 10.7° | 12.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.0° | 10.2° | 11.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.0° | 9.5° | 10.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.3° | 8.6° | 10.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.6° | 8.0° | 9.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Langford
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 4.5 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Langford, 41 % 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 Langford: 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, Langford has about 13 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Langford
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 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 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 Langford
How breezy and how cloudy Langford 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 Langford typically peaks at 14 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 65 % of the sky over Langford: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 Langford
How often the day gets hot in Langford (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, Langford 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 Langford
Snow is possible in Langford, but no month makes it likely: 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 Langford.
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 Langford
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Langford 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.
Langford has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 18 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 45 min
- Distance
- 7,660 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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Langford vs Victoria
In October the holiday weather in Langford and Victoria is about equally good (score 47 vs 50). During the day Victoria is 1 °C warmer than Langford. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Langford | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Langford ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Chilliwack16°55
- 3Sidney15°11°54
- 4Sooke15°10°52
- 5Hope16°51
- 6Victoria15°10°50
- 7Saanich15°10°50
- 8LangfordThis page14°10°47
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Frequently asked questions about Langford
When is the best time to visit Langford?
The best time to visit Langford is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Langford?
The sea temperature in Langford ranges from 8.0 °C in February to 11.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Langford in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Langford?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Langford?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 167 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Langford get?
Langford gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Langford in?
Langford is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Langford?
A nonstop flight from London to Langford takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Langford?
Langford has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 88, summer holidays 100, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 2.