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British Columbia, Canada

Crofton

Crofton is a village in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,446. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,446
Local time09:03
48.87° N, 123.65° WElevation 55 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Croftonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low16° / 5°
Rain this month144mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Crofton at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJanuary

232 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

27 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 11 km

Weather in Crofton

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct15°2°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct14°-1°
Sat24 Oct10°1°5.2 mm
Sun25 Oct10°4°8.6 mm
Mon26 Oct14°3°
Tue27 Oct15°1°
Wed28 Oct15°1°
Thu29 Oct16°3°
Fri30 Oct15°1°

When to go to Crofton

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151827486873858675491515
High7°9°12°16°20°22°25°25°22°16°10°6°
Low0°0°1°4°7°11°13°12°9°5°2°-1°
Rain (mm)232149140856350273752144240239
Wet days2016201512116511172020
Sea7°7°8°10°12°14°16°16°14°11°9°8°

What's on in Crofton

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

Monuments and museums in Crofton

All monuments

More museums: Crofton Old School Museum

Outdoors around Crofton

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
Mt. Richards ViewpointViewpoints
1.1 km
Riverside RV Park & CampingCamp sites
1.6 km
Mowhinna Creek CampgroundCamp sites
1.7 km
Sarah's SightViewpoints
2.1 km
Salt Spring Island Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
2.5 km
Pacific Northwest RaptorsZoos
2.9 km

Nature around Crofton

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 Crofton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Crofton

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Pender Island 6 km ←1976 · 23 km
5.0Deming 5 km ↗1990 · 109 km
5.0La Conner 8 km ↘1957 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Crofton

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

Crofton from above

Getting to Crofton

Nanaimo AirportYCD
26 km
Victoria International AirportYYJ
29 km
Vancouver International AirportYVR
50 km
Drinkwater StationRailway station
8.2 km
North Cowichan StationRailway station
8.3 km
Alderlea StationRailway station
8.5 km
CroftonSalt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)
1.1 km
Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)Crofton
6 km

Places near Crofton

Places with a climate like Crofton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Crofton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Crofton.
What is the hottest month in Crofton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Crofton?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Crofton?
January is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Crofton?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in January at about 7°C.