AI-generatedNew Westminster at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 1,633 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in New Westminster
New Westminster 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 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, New Westminster is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit New Westminster
The best time to visit New Westminster is from June to August. 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 254 mm.
New Westminster through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
New Westminster in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
New Westminster in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
New Westminster in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
New Westminster in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–9 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in New Westminster for you.
Your best months: June – 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: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3118:24
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 07:11–08:14 · evening 17:40–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:11 · evening 18:44–18:56
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 New Westminster compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° 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 | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in New Westminster in October?
In October, New Westminster is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 185 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in New Westminster.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:31 – 18:24
- 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
- 66 %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 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %17 %
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 New Westminster
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 New Westminster: score 99 against 44. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 185 mm | 28 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
New Westminster month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January7° · 2.5 h
In January, New Westminster is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 226 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in January14February9° · 3.9 h
In February, New Westminster is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in February24March12° · 4.6 h
In March, New Westminster is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 184 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in March58April16° · 6.6 h
In April, New Westminster is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in April81May20° · 7.8 h
In May, New Westminster is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in May88June22° · 8.6 h
In June, New Westminster is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in June99July26° · 10.7 h
In July, New Westminster is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in July97August26° · 9.5 h
In August, New Westminster is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in August82September22° · 7.0 h
In September, New Westminster is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in September44October15° · 4.3 h
In October, New Westminster is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 185 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in October8November10° · 2.7 h
In November, New Westminster is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 254 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in November0December6° · 2.3 h
In December, New Westminster is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 220 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Westminster.
New Westminster in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in New Westminster
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (0°), the warmest in July (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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 7° | 0° | 2.5 h | 19 | 226 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 9° | 0° | 3.9 h | 15 | 137 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 12° | 2° | 4.6 h | 19 | 184 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 16° | 4° | 6.6 h | 14 | 121 |
| MayMay | 81 | 20° | 7° | 7.8 h | 11 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 22° | 10° | 8.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 26° | 12° | 10.7 h | 5 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 26° | 12° | 9.5 h | 6 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 22° | 9° | 7.0 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 15° | 6° | 4.3 h | 16 | 185 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 10° | 2° | 2.7 h | 19 | 254 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | 0° | 2.3 h | 19 | 220 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in New Westminster
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 10.9 hours of daylight in New Westminster, 39 % 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
Rain in New Westminster: 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, New Westminster has about 16 rainy days with 185 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in New Westminster
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 100 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in New Westminster
How breezy and how cloudy New Westminster 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 New Westminster typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over New Westminster: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in New Westminster
How often the day gets hot in New Westminster (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, New Westminster has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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
Snow in New Westminster
Snow is possible in New Westminster, 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 New Westminster.
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 New Westminster
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
New Westminster 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.
New Westminster has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 19 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 35 min
- Distance
- 7,570 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.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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New Westminster compared
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New Westminster vs Coquitlam
In October the holiday weather in New Westminster and Coquitlam is about equally good (score 44 vs 45). During the day it is about as warm in Coquitlam as in New Westminster.
| in October | New Westminster | Coquitlam |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about New Westminster
When is the best time to visit New Westminster?
The best time to visit New Westminster is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in New Westminster?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in New Westminster?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 254 mm. The driest month is July with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does New Westminster get?
New Westminster gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is New Westminster in?
New Westminster is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to New Westminster?
A nonstop flight from London to New Westminster takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for New Westminster?
New Westminster has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 82, summer holidays 98, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 0.