October is a very cold and rainy time for sunbathing in British Columbia, and not recommended. October is an excellent month for swimming in British Columbia with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting British Columbia in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.
The average maximum temperature in British Columbia in October is 13°. The average maximum temperature is 18° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average temperature in British Columbia in October is 10°. The average temperature ranges is 14° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in British Columbia in October is 8°. The minimum temperature is 11° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in British Columbia in October are 10.9 and there are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during October making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in British Columbia in October is typically 2.7 during October. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in British Columbia in October is 25.5° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average total rainfall in British Columbia in October is 13.8cm and on average there are 15.2 rainy days in October making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in British Columbia in October is 10° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 12° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in British Columbia in October is typically 94.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 93.3% in the previous month and 92.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in British Columbia in October is typically 84%. The average relative humidity is 79.2% in the previous month and 82.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in British Columbia in October is typically 18kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 18kmh in the previous month and 20kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in British Columbia in October is typically 8kmh. The average wind speed is 8kmh in the previous month and 9kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in British Columbia in October is from the South-Southeast.
