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Ganges

Ganges is a small town in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,000. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population6,000
Local time13:38
48.85° N, 123.50° WElevation 6 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal codeV8K
The year in Gangesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month129mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Ganges at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJanuary

202 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

27 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 48 km

Weather in Ganges

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct15°2°1.9 mm
Fri23 Oct14°0°
Sat24 Oct11°2°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct13°6°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct15°3°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct13°0°
Wed28 Oct13°4°
Thu29 Oct14°2°
Fri30 Oct13°-1°
Sat31 Oct12°-2°

When to go to Ganges

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151827476873878875481615
High7°9°12°15°19°22°25°25°21°15°10°7°
Low1°1°3°5°9°11°13°13°10°7°3°1°
Rain (mm)202129121765848273752129211209
Wet days2016201512116511172020
Sea7°7°8°10°12°14°16°16°14°11°9°8°

What's on in Ganges

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

Monuments and museums in Ganges

All monuments

Outdoors around Ganges

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
Mowhinna Creek CampgroundCamp sites
1.7 km
Salt Spring Island Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
2.5 km
Pacific Northwest RaptorsZoos
2.9 km
Mary's ViewViewpoints
3.2 km
Pender Island Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
3.6 km
George Hill ViewpointViewpoints · 154 m
4.9 km
Arbutus IslandDive site
17 km
Patey RockDive site
17 km
Wain RockDive site
18 km

Nature around Ganges

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 Ganges

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ganges

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Pender Island 6 km ←1976 · 12 km
5.0Deming 5 km ↗1990 · 98 km
5.0La Conner 8 km ↘1957 · 98 km
5.0Machias 4 km ↗1954 · 146 km

Towns and villages around Ganges

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

Ganges from above

Postal code

V8K

Getting to Ganges

Victoria International AirportYYJ
24 km
Nanaimo AirportYCD
35 km
Vancouver International AirportYVR
44 km
North Cowichan StationRailway station
16 km
Drinkwater StationRailway station
16 km
Alderlea StationRailway station
17 km
Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)Mayne Island (Village Bay) Berth 2 · Pender Island (Otter Bay) · Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Berth 2
4 km
Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)Crofton
6.2 km

Places near Ganges

Places with a climate like Ganges

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ganges?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ganges.
What is the hottest month in Ganges?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Ganges?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ganges?
January is the wettest month with about 202 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ganges?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in January at about 7°C.
What is the postal code of Ganges?
The postal code of Ganges is V8K.