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Kitimat
British Columbia, Canada

Kitimat

Kitimat is a small town in British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of about 8,236 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now1°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population8,236
Local time03:01
54.05° N, 128.65° WElevation 22 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal codeV8C
The year in Kitimatweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13October
October: high / low10° / 4°
Rain this month414mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kitimat at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

358 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

66 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 157 km

Weather in Kitimat

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct8°0°
Sat24 Oct10°4°
Sun25 Oct9°3°
Mon26 Oct10°1°
Tue27 Oct12°3°
Wed28 Oct12°4°
Thu29 Oct10°4°
Fri30 Oct10°4°
Sat31 Oct8°2°

When to go to Kitimat

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131514164159606156131212
High-1°2°6°10°15°20°22°22°18°10°3°-1°
Low-5°-4°0°2°5°11°13°13°10°4°-2°-5°
Rain (mm)358237204164938466107217414402364
Wet days221817161819191719212221

What's on in Kitimat

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

Monuments and museums in Kitimat

All monuments

More museums: Kitimat Centennial Museum

Outdoors around Kitimat

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
Sunset viewViewpoints
1.6 km
Radley Park CampgroundCamp sites
2.2 km
Kitimat Golf CourseGolf courses
2.9 km
Hirsch Creek Park CampgroundCamp sites
3.3 km

Nature around Kitimat

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 Kitimat

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kitimat

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Kitimat

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

Kitimat from above

Postal code

V8C

Getting to Kitimat

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-KitimatYXT
47 km
Prince Rupert AirportYPR
120 km
Smithers AirportYYD
128 km

Places near Kitimat

Places with a climate like Kitimat

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kitimat?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kitimat.
What is the hottest month in Kitimat?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Kitimat?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kitimat?
January is the wettest month with about 358 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Kitimat?
The postal code of Kitimat is V8C.