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British Columbia, Canada

Campbell River

Campbell River is a town in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 35,519 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population35,519
Local time09:48
50.02° N, 125.24° WElevation 65 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Campbell Riverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month204mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Campbell River at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month0°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJanuary

235 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

52 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 4 km

Weather in Campbell River

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct9°5°4.3 mm
Wed28 Oct8°3°3.8 mm
Thu29 Oct7°4°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct7°3°
Sat31 Oct9°3°
Sun1 Nov8°1°
Mon2 Nov10°8°
Tue3 Nov11°5°2.9 mm
Wed4 Nov11°4°

When to go to Campbell River

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141616345963696767361414
High5°7°9°13°18°21°24°24°20°14°7°4°
Low0°0°2°4°8°11°14°14°11°7°3°0°
Rain (mm)2351621471078376526186204268261
Wet days231720161719131516202223
Sea7°7°8°10°13°15°17°17°14°11°9°8°

What's on in Campbell River

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

Monuments and museums in Campbell River

All monuments

More museums: Haig-Brown Heritage House · Maritime Heritage Centre · Museum at Campbell River · Nuyumbalees Cultural Center

Outdoors around Campbell River

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
We Wai KaiCamp sites
2.5 km
Campbell River Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
2.7 km
On the RocksClimbing
2.7 km
Spruce Street ViewpointViewpoints
2.7 km
Bridge ViewpointViewpoints
2.8 km
Quinsam CampgroundCamp sites
4.2 km
Mount Washington Alpine ResortSki area · 76 km of pistes · 10 lifts
30 km

Nature around Campbell River

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 Campbell River

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Campbell River

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Yuquot 21 km ←2011 · 130 km
6.4Yuquot 25 km ←2004 · 131 km
6.1Yuquot 38 km ←1957 · 139 km
5.9Yuquot 20 km ↖2004 · 121 km

Tsunamis · Campbell River

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Campbell River

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

Campbell River from above

Getting to Campbell River

Campbell River AirportYBL
7.5 km
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQ
43 km
Powell River AirportYPW
57 km
Campbell River Ferry TerminalQuadra Island (Quathiaski Cove) Ferry Terminal
1.3 km
Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove) Ferry TerminalCampbell River Ferry Terminal
3.5 km

Places near Campbell River

Places with a climate like Campbell River

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Campbell River?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Campbell River.
What is the hottest month in Campbell River?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Campbell River?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Campbell River?
January is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Campbell River?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in January at about 7°C.