AI-generatedPort Hardy at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 2,248 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Port Hardy
Port Hardy has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while December is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Port Hardy is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Port Hardy
The best time to visit Port Hardy is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is November with 324 mm.
Port Hardy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Hardy in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Port Hardy in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Port Hardy in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Port Hardy in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – 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: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:5118:40
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 07:31–08:36 · evening 17:55–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:31 · evening 19:01–19:13
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 Port Hardy 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 10° at the end. The sea cools from 10° to 9°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Sea | 10° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Port Hardy in October?
In October, Port Hardy is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 276 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:51 – 18:40
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- 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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Port Hardy
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 Port Hardy: score 82 against 25. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sea | 9.7° | 11.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 276 mm | 72 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Port Hardy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January7° · Sea 8° · 2.1 h
In January, Port Hardy is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 267 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in January6February7° · Sea 8° · 3.5 h
In February, Port Hardy is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 180 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in February9March9° · Sea 8° · 4.2 h
In March, Port Hardy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 225 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in March28April11° · Sea 9° · 5.8 h
In April, Port Hardy is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 166 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in April55May14° · Sea 10° · 6.8 h
In May, Port Hardy is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in May67June16° · Sea 11° · 6.5 h
In June, Port Hardy is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in June82July18° · Sea 12° · 7.3 h
In July, Port Hardy is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in July79August19° · Sea 12° · 6.6 h
In August, Port Hardy is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in August64September16° · Sea 11° · 5.6 h
In September, Port Hardy is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 158 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in September25October12° · Sea 10° · 3.7 h
In October, Port Hardy is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 276 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in October3November9° · Sea 9° · 2.3 h
In November, Port Hardy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 324 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy in November0December6° · Sea 8° · 1.8 h
In December, Port Hardy is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °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 289 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hardy.
Port Hardy 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 Port Hardy
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 February (1°), the warmest in July (11°). 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 | 7° | 2° | 7.5° | 2.1 h | 21 | 267 |
| FebruaryFeb | 6 | 7° | 1° | 7.7° | 3.5 h | 16 | 180 |
| MarchMar | 9 | 9° | 2° | 7.8° | 4.2 h | 21 | 225 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 11° | 4° | 8.6° | 5.8 h | 18 | 166 |
| MayMay | 55 | 14° | 6° | 9.7° | 6.8 h | 15 | 107 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 16° | 9° | 10.7° | 6.5 h | 14 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 18° | 11° | 11.6° | 7.3 h | 10 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 19° | 11° | 11.8° | 6.6 h | 10 | 87 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 16° | 9° | 11.0° | 5.6 h | 13 | 158 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 12° | 6° | 9.7° | 3.7 h | 20 | 276 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 9° | 3° | 8.9° | 2.3 h | 21 | 324 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | 2° | 8.2° | 1.8 h | 21 | 289 |
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
Sea temperature in Port Hardy
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.2 – 11.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Hardy ranges from 7.5 °C in January to 11.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February 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 12.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.5° | 7.1° | 8.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.7° | 7.0° | 8.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.8° | 7.1° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.6° | 7.7° | 9.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.7° | 8.7° | 11.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 9.6° | 11.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.6° | 10.4° | 12.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.8° | 10.7° | 12.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.0° | 9.8° | 12.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.7° | 8.2° | 11.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.9° | 8.2° | 9.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.2° | 7.5° | 9.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Port Hardy
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 10.8 hours of daylight in Port Hardy, 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
Rain in Port Hardy: 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, Port Hardy has about 20 rainy days with 276 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Port Hardy
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 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 Port Hardy
How breezy and how cloudy Port Hardy 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 Port Hardy typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Port Hardy: 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.
Snow
Snow in Port Hardy
Snow is possible in Port Hardy, 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 Port Hardy.
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 Port Hardy
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Port Hardy 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.
Port Hardy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °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.
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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Port Hardy vs Bella Bella
In October the holiday weather in Port Hardy and Bella Bella is about equally good (score 25 vs 26). During the day Bella Bella is 1 °C warmer than Port Hardy. The sea in Bella Bella is 1 °C warmer. Bella Bella gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Port Hardy | Bella Bella |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 21 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Port Hardy ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Port Hardy
When is the best time to visit Port Hardy?
The best time to visit Port Hardy is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port Hardy?
The sea temperature in Port Hardy ranges from 7.5 °C in January to 11.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Port Hardy in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Port Hardy?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 11 °C. December is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Hardy?
Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is November with 324 mm. The driest month is July with 72 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Hardy get?
Port Hardy gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Hardy in?
Port Hardy is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Port Hardy?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Hardy takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Port Hardy?
Port Hardy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 57, summer holidays 80, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 0.