McBride, Canada experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
McBride, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for McBride, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Sep 
Wetter season: Jun–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.6/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 9°C / 1°C
Feels Like 7°C / -2°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 103 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 8 km/h
Dew Point 1°C
Snow Days 16 days
Frost Days 19 days
Hottest Month
23°C
July
Avg Low13°C
Rain18days
Coldest Month
-10°C
December
Avg High-5°C
Rain17days
Driest Month
13days
May
Avg High15°C
Avg Low6°C
Windiest Month
9 km/h
April (Gusts 44)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:34
Daylight 17h
Sunset 21:31
Live conditions—
McBride on the map · live conditions
McBride, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- McBride
- Population
- 588
- Elevation
- 726 m
- Coordinates
- 53.30°, -120.17°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 17 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 17 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -4°C
Avg Low -10°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -3°C / -9°C . Feb: -3°C / -10°C . Mar: 4°C / -3°C . Apr: 9°C / 1°C . May: 15°C / 6°C . Jun: 19°C / 9°C . Jul: 23°C / 13°C . Aug: 23°C / 13°C . Sep: 18°C / 8°C . Oct: 8°C / 0°C . Nov: 0°C / -5°C . Dec: -5°C / -10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 93 mm. Feb: 101 mm. Mar: 76 mm. Apr: 65 mm. May: 78 mm. Jun: 122 mm. Jul: 128 mm. Aug: 98 mm. Sep: 113 mm. Oct: 132 mm. Nov: 130 mm. Dec: 103 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 68%. May: 70%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 70%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 84%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 8 km/h . Jun: 8 km/h . Jul: 8 km/h . Aug: 8 km/h . Sep: 8 km/h . Oct: 8 km/h . Nov: 8 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 21 days. Feb: 20 days. Mar: 20 days. Apr: 18 days. May: 8 days. Jun: 3 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 5 days. Oct: 18 days. Nov: 23 days. Dec: 23 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 11 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 24°C | Jul · 23°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -12°C | Dec · -10°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 181 mm | Oct · 132 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 9 km/h | Apr · 9 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Wet July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Fair October
Wet November
Wet December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / -9°C | -7°C / -13°C | 15days (93 mm) Wet | 3.9h Poor | 81% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -3°C / -10°C | -6°C / -14°C | 16days (101 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 76% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -3°C | 1°C / -7°C | 15days (76 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -2°C | 14days (65 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 5.1 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 15°C / 6°C | 13°C / 3°C | 13days (78 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 19°C / 9°C | 19°C / 8°C | 18days (122 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.2 High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 13°C | 24°C / 13°C | 18days (128 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 16days (98 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 15days (113 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 8°C / 0°C | 6°C / -3°C | 18days (132 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 80% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| November | 0°C / -5°C | -3°C / -9°C | 18days (130 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 84% Humid | 1.3 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | -5°C / -10°C | -9°C / -14°C | 17days (103 mm) Wet | 3.1h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit McBride are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for McBride, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in McBride is July, with average daytime highs of 23°C (74°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in McBride is December, with average overnight lows of -10°C (14°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in McBride is October, averaging 132mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in McBride runs through June, July, October, November, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for McBride.
McBride receives approximately 96 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for McBride.
The least favorable months to visit McBride are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in McBride is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in McBride is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, McBride receives snow. Months with snowfall average 16 snow days and 49 cm (19 in) of accumulation, with about 19 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in McBride are 8 km/h (5 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 9 km/h (6 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
McBride averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 71%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in McBride is 1°C (34°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
McBride has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in McBride ranges from -2°C (28°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit McBride, with a climate score of 6.5/10. Consider visiting during June, July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in McBride, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 19°C (67°F) and 18 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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