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Bowser

Bowser is a village in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,729. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,729
Local time17:40
49.44° N, 124.69° WElevation 52 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Bowserweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month191mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bowser at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthDecember

278 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

30 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 63 km

Weather in Bowser

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct12°5°
Sat24 Oct7°5°21.7 mm
Sun25 Oct9°6°11.3 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°
Tue27 Oct11°6°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct8°3°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct7°1°2 mm
Fri30 Oct7°0°1 mm
Sat31 Oct6°0°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov9°6°7.3 mm

When to go to Bowser

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131617416369847673361413
High6°7°10°13°17°20°23°23°19°14°9°6°
Low2°2°3°5°9°12°14°15°12°8°5°2°
Rain (mm)2691731551015950304064191280278
Wet days19141611121271011171921
Sea7°7°8°10°13°15°17°17°15°12°9°8°

What's on in Bowser

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Bowser

All monuments

Outdoors around Bowser

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Fanny Bay Government WharfViewpoints
2.2 km
Eagle Rock ViewpointViewpoints
3.3 km
Qualicum First Nation CampgroundCamp sites
7.4 km
Arrowsmith Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
9.2 km
North Park CampgroundCamp sites
11 km

Nature around Bowser

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bowser

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bowser

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Tofino 35 km ↗1975 · 66 km
5.1Pender Island 6 km ←1976 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Bowser

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Bowser from above

Getting to Bowser

Qualicum Beach AirportXQU
25 km
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQ
33 km
Powell River AirportYPW
45 km
McLean Mill National Historic SiteRailway station
18 km
Alberni Pacific Railway, E&N Train StationRailway station
25 km
Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay)Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)
5.7 km
Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay)
7.5 km

Places near Bowser

Places with a climate like Bowser

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bowser?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bowser.
What is the hottest month in Bowser?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Bowser?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bowser?
December is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bowser?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in January at about 7°C.