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British Columbia, Canada

Gold River

Gold River is a village in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,246. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,246
Local time09:13
49.78° N, 126.05° WElevation 160 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Gold Riverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month392mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Gold River at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthDecember

429 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

62 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 66 km

Weather in Gold River

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct13°5°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct9°1°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct9°2°2 mm
Thu29 Oct7°1°7 mm
Fri30 Oct10°-3°
Sat31 Oct8°-4°
Sun1 Nov7°2°
Mon2 Nov10°0°
Tue3 Nov14°4°

When to go to Gold River

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151717315362767470411415
High5°7°9°13°17°21°24°24°22°15°7°4°
Low0°0°1°2°5°9°12°12°10°6°2°-1°
Rain (mm)4603112952201341066287137392519429
Wet days201718151616101112172122
Sea9°8°9°10°11°12°13°14°13°12°10°9°

What's on in Gold River

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

Monuments and museums in Gold River

All monuments

Outdoors around Gold River

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

Butterwort Flats CampsiteCamp sites
13 km
Upper Gravel Bar CampsiteCamp sites
14 km

Nature around Gold 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 Gold River

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gold River

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Yuquot 80 km ←2014 · 122 km
6.4Yuquot 21 km ←2011 · 67 km
6.4Yuquot 25 km ←2004 · 68 km
6.1Yuquot 38 km ←1957 · 78 km

Towns and villages around Gold River

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

Gold River from above

Getting to Gold River

Campbell River AirportYBL
59 km
Tofino / Long Beach AirportYAZ
80 km
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQ
84 km
Gold RiverCritter Cove
12 km

Places near Gold River

Places with a climate like Gold River

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gold River?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gold River.
What is the hottest month in Gold River?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Gold River?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gold River?
December is the wettest month with about 429 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gold River?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.