Squamish, Canada experiences average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Squamish, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Squamish, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 15°C / 8°C
Feels Like 15°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 233 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 85%
Wind Speed 7 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 15 days
Frost Days 7 days
Hottest Month
27°C
August
Avg Low18°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
1°C
February
Avg High6°C
Rain17days
Driest Month
10days
July
Avg High26°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
7 km/h
June (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:06
Daylight 16.3h
Sunset 21:23
Live conditions—
Squamish on the map · live conditions
Squamish, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Squamish
- Population
- 23.8K
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Coordinates
- 49.70°, -123.16°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 17 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 19 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: 6°C / 1°C . Feb: 6°C / 1°C . Mar: 9°C / 3°C . Apr: 13°C / 5°C . May: 18°C / 9°C . Jun: 22°C / 13°C . Jul: 26°C / 17°C . Aug: 27°C / 18°C . Sep: 23°C / 15°C . Oct: 15°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 5°C . Dec: 5°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 391 mm. Feb: 213 mm. Mar: 267 mm. Apr: 198 mm. May: 121 mm. Jun: 123 mm. Jul: 69 mm. Aug: 80 mm. Sep: 190 mm. Oct: 325 mm. Nov: 435 mm. Dec: 383 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 91%. Feb: 86%. Mar: 85%. Apr: 82%. May: 80%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 88%. Nov: 91%. Dec: 91%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 6 km/h . Feb: 6 km/h . Mar: 6 km/h . Apr: 7 km/h . May: 7 km/h . Jun: 7 km/h . Jul: 7 km/h . Aug: 7 km/h . Sep: 7 km/h . Oct: 6 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 7 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 9h. 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 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. 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: 21 days. Mar: 21 days. Apr: 17 days. May: 6 days. Jun: 2 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 2 days. Oct: 12 days. Nov: 20 days. Dec: 23 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 50 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 27°C | Aug · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -1°C | Feb · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 591 mm | Nov · 435 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 7 km/h | Jun · 7 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 1°C | 4°C / -1°C | 19days (391 mm) Wet | 3.6h Poor | 91% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 6°C / 1°C | 4°C / -2°C | 17days (213 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 1.9 Low | Wet | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 3°C | 7°C / 1°C | 19days (267 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 85% Humid | 3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 5°C | 12°C / 3°C | 16days (198 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 82% Humid | 4.5 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 9°C | 19°C / 9°C | 14days (121 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 22°C / 13°C | 23°C / 13°C | 17days (123 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 17°C | 29°C / 18°C | 10days (69 mm) Wet | 12.9h Excellent | 78% Humid | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 18°C | 30°C / 20°C | 11days (80 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 79% Humid | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 15°C | 24°C / 15°C | 14days (190 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 84% Humid | 4.2 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 9°C | 15°C / 8°C | 18days (325 mm) Wet | 5.8h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 5°C | 8°C / 3°C | 20days (435 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 91% Very Muggy | 1.2 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 5°C / 2°C | 3°C / -1°C | 21days (383 mm) Wet | 3.1h Poor | 91% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Squamish are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Squamish, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Squamish is August, with average daytime highs of 27°C (81°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Squamish is February, with average overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Squamish is November, averaging 435mm of precipitation across 20 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Squamish runs through December, November, January, March, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Squamish.
Squamish receives approximately 93 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Squamish.
The least favorable months to visit Squamish are January, February, March, 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 Squamish is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Squamish is 85%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Squamish receives snow. Months with snowfall average 15 snow days and 89 cm (35 in) of accumulation, with about 7 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Squamish are 7 km/h (4 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 7 km/h (4 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Squamish averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 72%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Squamish is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Squamish has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Squamish ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Squamish. It earns a climate score of 8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Squamish, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 17 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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