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Monthly climate in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Bowen Island features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 1 °C (34 °F) and 17 °C (63 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -13 °C (9 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 2747 mm (108.1 inches) and receives 187 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Bowen Island enjoys an average of 2545 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 13 minutes to 16 hours 10 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada §

The warmest months in Bowen Island are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 17 °C (57 - 63 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 1 to 3 °C (34 - 37 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Bowen Island experiences 5 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 32 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 8°C
(47°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 10°C
(51°F)
Mean maximum 8°C
(46°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 8°C
(47°F)
Average high 4°C
(39°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(39°F)
Daily mean 3°C
(37°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Average low 1°C
(35°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 1°C
(35°F)
Mean minimum -5°C
(24°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)
Minimum -10°C
(13°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada §

Bowen Island usually has the most precipitation in January, November and December, with an average of 18 rainy days and 399 mm (15.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Bowen Island are May, July and August. On average, 77 mm (3.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 366 (14.4) 208 (8.2) 242 (9.5) 193 (7.6) 101 (4.0) 102 (4.0) 61 (2.4) 68 (2.7) 242 (9.5) 333 (13.1) 463 (18.2) 368 (14.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 17 19 18 16 12 14 9 9 16 18 20 19

Monthly sunshine hours in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada §

The sunniest months in Bowen Island are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 8 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Bowen Island: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 52 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 72 131 189 225 314 316 372 336 232 162 106 86
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 42m 10h 9m 11h 56m 13h 47m 15h 22m 16h 10m 15h 43m 14h 17m 12h 31m 10h 42m 9h 4m 8h 13m

Solar UV radiation in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada §

Bowen Island experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Bowen Island UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 6 8 9 9 8 7 5 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Bowen Island. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Bowen Island's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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