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British Columbia, Canada

Comox

Comox is a small town in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 14,806 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population14,806
Local time08:40
49.68° N, 124.94° WElevation 60 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal codeV9M
The year in Comoxweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month168mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Comox 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

257 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

35 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 4.8 km

Weather in Comox

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct14°9°
Fri23 Oct12°6°
Sat24 Oct9°7°19.8 mm
Sun25 Oct9°8°13.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°
Tue27 Oct12°4°
Wed28 Oct12°6°
Thu29 Oct12°7°
Fri30 Oct11°7°

When to go to Comox

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131516365664776970361313
High6°7°9°13°17°20°23°23°19°14°8°5°
Low2°2°3°5°9°12°15°15°12°8°5°2°
Rain (mm)233155131926153353962168249257
Wet days211619131515101313192122
Sea7°7°8°10°13°15°17°17°15°12°9°8°

What's on in Comox

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

Monuments and museums in Comox

All monuments

More museums: Comox Archives & Museum · Heritage Air Park

Outdoors around Comox

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
Royston Wharf Viewing StandViewpoints
0.3 km
Puntledge RV Park and CampgroundCamp sites
1.5 km
Hands-on FarmZoos
1.9 km
WIP ClimbingClimbing
2.2 km
Millard LookoutViewpoints
2.7 km
Mosiac HutMountain huts
3.2 km
Mount Washington Alpine ResortSki area · 76 km of pistes · 10 lifts
27 km
UB DivingDive site
3.4 km
Pacific Pro DiveDive site
3.5 km

Nature around Comox

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 Comox

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Comox

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Yuquot 21 km ←2011 · 142 km
6.4Yuquot 25 km ←2004 · 146 km
5.9Yuquot 20 km ↖2004 · 138 km
5.7Yuquot 18 km ↖1994 · 132 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Canada
Cretaceous · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Comox

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

Comox from above

Postal code

V9M

Getting to Comox

Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQ
4.7 km
Powell River AirportYPW
36 km
Campbell River AirportYBL
38 km
Comox (Little River)Powell River (Westview)
6.5 km
Little RiverFerry port
6.6 km

Places near Comox

Places with a climate like Comox

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Comox?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Comox.
What is the hottest month in Comox?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Comox?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Comox?
December is the wettest month with about 257 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Comox?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in January at about 7°C.
What is the postal code of Comox?
The postal code of Comox is V9M.