AI-generatedWhite Rock at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 1,633 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 67 m
Climate in White Rock
White Rock 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 7 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, White Rock is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit White Rock
The best time to visit White Rock is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.6 °C. 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.
White Rock through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
White Rock in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
White Rock in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
White Rock in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
White Rock in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 53 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 – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3018:24
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 07:10–08:13 · evening 17:40–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:10 · evening 18:43–18:56
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 White Rock 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 sea cools from 12° to 10°. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sea | 12° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in White Rock in October?
In October, White Rock is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min07:30 – 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 %72 %
- 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 White Rock
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 White Rock: score 99 against 45. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 12° |
| Sea | 11.1° | 15.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 185 mm | 28 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
White Rock month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January7° · Sea 7° · 2.5 h
In January, White Rock is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in January14February9° · Sea 7° · 3.8 h
In February, White Rock is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 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 White Rock.
White Rock in February24March12° · Sea 8° · 4.6 h
In March, White Rock is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in March56April15° · Sea 9° · 6.5 h
In April, White Rock is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 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 White Rock.
White Rock in April80May19° · Sea 12° · 7.7 h
In May, White Rock is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 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 White Rock.
White Rock in May88June22° · Sea 14° · 8.6 h
In June, White Rock is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in June99July26° · Sea 15° · 10.7 h
In July, White Rock is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in July97August26° · Sea 16° · 9.4 h
In August, White Rock is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 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 White Rock.
White Rock in August82September22° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h
In September, White Rock is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in September45October15° · Sea 11° · 4.3 h
In October, White Rock is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in October10November10° · Sea 9° · 2.7 h
In November, White Rock is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock in November0December7° · Sea 8° · 2.3 h
In December, White Rock is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 White Rock.
White Rock 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 White Rock
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 (1°), 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 7° | 1° | 7.4° | 2.5 h | 19 | 226 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 9° | 1° | 7.4° | 3.8 h | 15 | 137 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 12° | 2° | 8.0° | 4.6 h | 19 | 184 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 15° | 4° | 9.3° | 6.5 h | 14 | 121 |
| MayMay | 80 | 19° | 7° | 11.5° | 7.7 h | 11 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 22° | 10° | 13.5° | 8.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 26° | 12° | 15.1° | 10.7 h | 5 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 26° | 12° | 15.6° | 9.4 h | 6 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 22° | 10° | 13.8° | 7.0 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 15° | 6° | 11.1° | 4.3 h | 16 | 185 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 10° | 3° | 9.2° | 2.7 h | 19 | 254 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 7° | 1° | 8.1° | 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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in White Rock
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.6 – 11.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in White Rock ranges from 7.4 °C in January to 15.6 °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 14.5 and 16.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.8° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.4° | 6.9° | 8.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.0° | 7.2° | 8.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.3° | 8.7° | 10.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.5° | 10.7° | 12.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.5° | 12.7° | 14.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.1° | 14.2° | 15.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.6° | 14.5° | 16.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.8° | 12.8° | 14.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.1° | 10.6° | 11.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.2° | 8.7° | 9.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.1° | 7.6° | 8.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in White Rock
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 White Rock, 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 White Rock: 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, White Rock has about 16 rainy days with 185 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in White Rock
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 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 White Rock
How breezy and how cloudy White Rock 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 White Rock 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 66 % of the sky over White Rock: 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 White Rock
How often the day gets hot in White Rock (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, White Rock 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 White Rock
Snow is possible in White Rock, 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 White Rock.
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 White Rock
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
White Rock 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.
White Rock has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.9 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
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.9 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
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 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
- Sea 8 °C
- 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 40 min
- Distance
- 7,580 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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White Rock compared
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White Rock vs New Westminster
In October the holiday weather in White Rock and New Westminster is about equally good (score 45 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in New Westminster as in White Rock.
| in October | White Rock | New Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 11° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about White Rock
When is the best time to visit White Rock?
The best time to visit White Rock 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 White Rock?
The sea temperature in White Rock ranges from 7.4 °C in January to 15.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in White Rock in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in White Rock?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in White Rock?
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 White Rock get?
White Rock gets around 2,140 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 White Rock in?
White Rock is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to White Rock?
A nonstop flight from London to White Rock takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for White Rock?
White Rock 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 46, May half-term 82, summer holidays 98, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 0.