Northern British Columbia
Rivers thick with salmon and the grizzlies that follow them, forests that go on for hours of driving without a town in between, and a scale of wilderness that makes the rest of the country's parks feel modest by comparison.
The best time to visit Northern British Columbia is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F). Local time there is 11:18 (UTC-7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 68°F · rain 2.4in · 17.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Prince George, the arrival airport
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C28°F | 61mm2.4in | 7.9h7.9h | |
| February | -3°C27°F | 50mm2.0in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| March | 4°C40°F | 32mm1.3in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 9°C49°F | 37mm1.5in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| May | 17°C62°F | 54mm2.1in | 15.9h15.9h | |
| June | 20°C68°F | 62mm2.4in | 17.1h17.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C72°F | 73mm2.9in | 16.6h16.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 22°C71°F | 58mm2.3in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 17°C63°F | 51mm2.0in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 9°C48°F | 67mm2.6in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| November | 1°C35°F | 73mm2.9in | 8.4h8.4h | |
| December | -4°C25°F | 53mm2.1in | 7.4h7.4h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
1 USD is about 1.39 CAD.
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When is the best time to visit Northern British Columbia?
The best time to visit Northern British Columbia is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F).
How warm does Northern British Columbia get?
Typical daytime highs in Northern British Columbia are Mar–May 10°C (50°F), Jun–Aug 21°C (70°F), Sep–Nov 9°C (49°F), Dec–Feb -3°C (27°F).
Is Northern British Columbia expensive?
On the ground, Northern British Columbia is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Northern British Columbia good for?
Northern British Columbia is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, moving about and doing things, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, an unhurried pace.