AI-generatedUcluelet, Vancouver Island at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,980 h
- Rain a year
- 2,974 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while December is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
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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 07:21–08:24 · evening 17:52–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:21 · evening 18:54–19:07
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 Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in October?
In October, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 352 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min07:41 – 18:35
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %9 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.1 – 12.7 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
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- very warm
The sea temperature in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 13.2 °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 12.3 and 14.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.9° | 7.9° | 10.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.6° | 7.5° | 10.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.8° | 8.0° | 9.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.8° | 9.0° | 10.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.3° | 10.3° | 12.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.4° | 11.6° | 13.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.1° | 12.4° | 13.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.2° | 12.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.6° | 11.6° | 13.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.4° | 10.1° | 12.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.5° | 9.5° | 12.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.5° | 8.6° | 10.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
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 4.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, 38 % 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 Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
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 100 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 Ucluelet, Vancouver Island: 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, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island has about 17 rainy days with 352 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
How breezy and how cloudy Ucluelet, Vancouver Island 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 Ucluelet, Vancouver Island typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Nov – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Ucluelet, Vancouver Island: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
Snow is possible in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, 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
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- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
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 Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 0 | 7° | 3° | 8.9° | 2.5 h | 20 | 434 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 7° | 3° | 8.6° | 3.7 h | 16 | 250 |
| MarchMar | 5 | 9° | 4° | 8.8° | 4.4 h | 20 | 328 |
| AprilApr | 15 | 11° | 6° | 9.8° | 6.3 h | 15 | 217 |
| MayMay | 26 | 13° | 9° | 11.3° | 7.7 h | 11 | 120 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 15° | 11° | 12.4° | 7.9 h | 10 | 94 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 18° | 13° | 13.1° | 9.2 h | 6 | 54 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 18° | 14° | 13.2° | 7.9 h | 7 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 23 | 17° | 12° | 12.6° | 6.5 h | 10 | 168 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 13° | 9° | 11.4° | 4.1 h | 17 | 352 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 9° | 6° | 10.5° | 2.7 h | 20 | 461 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 7° | 4° | 9.5° | 2.1 h | 21 | 418 |
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
48.94° N, 125.55° W · 20 m · America/Vancouver
Best time to visit Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
The best time to visit Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 461 mm.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
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 Ucluelet, Vancouver Island: score 38 against 5. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 38better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 9° | 13° |
| Sea | 11.4° | 13.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 352 mm | 54 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January7° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In January, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 434 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in January5February7° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In February, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 250 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in February5March9° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 328 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in March15April11° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In April, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 217 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in April26May13° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in May28June15° · Sea 12° · 8 h
In June, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in June38July18° · Sea 13° · 9 h
In July, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in July32August18° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In August, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in August23September17° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In September, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 168 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in September5October13° · Sea 11° · 4 h
In October, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 352 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in October0November9° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In November, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 461 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in November0December7° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In December, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 418 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.
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Ucluelet vs. Tofino
In October the holiday weather in Ucluelet and Tofino is about equally good (score 5 vs. 3). During the day it is about as warm in Tofino as in Ucluelet. The sea in Tofino is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Ucluelet | Tofino |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 5 | 3 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 18 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 28UclueletThis page13°11°5
Planning a trip to Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
Weather for your travel dates
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Ucluelet, Vancouver Island 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.
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 12
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 20 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
- 7,700 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
When is the best time to visit Ucluelet, Vancouver Island?
The best time to visit Ucluelet, Vancouver Island is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island?
The sea temperature in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 461 mm. The driest month is July with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ucluelet, Vancouver Island get?
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island gets around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ucluelet, Vancouver Island in?
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ucluelet, Vancouver Island?
A nonstop flight from London to Ucluelet, Vancouver Island takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ucluelet, Vancouver Island?
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 12, May half-term 26, Summer holidays 34, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 0.
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