North Cowichan weather in October
In October, North Cowichan sees average daytime highs of 13°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 140 mm of precipitation across 13.7 wet days and about 10.5 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 10°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of October to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is North Cowichan's 5th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see North Cowichan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 13°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 7th coldest
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- 13.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min
- 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.26 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 10°C by the end.
A typical October day in North Cowichan reaches about 13°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 17°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 6°C cooler than September and about 5°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 | 8 |
| 3 | 16 | 8 |
| 4 | 16 | 8 |
| 5 | 15 | 8 |
| 6 | 15 | 8 |
| 7 | 15 | 7 |
| 8 | 15 | 7 |
| 9 | 14 | 7 |
| 10 | 14 | 7 |
| 11 | 14 | 7 |
| 12 | 14 | 7 |
| 13 | 14 | 7 |
| 14 | 13 | 7 |
| 15 | 13 | 6 |
| 16 | 13 | 6 |
| 17 | 13 | 6 |
| 18 | 13 | 6 |
| 19 | 12 | 6 |
| 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 21 | 12 | 6 |
| 22 | 12 | 5 |
| 23 | 12 | 5 |
| 24 | 11 | 5 |
| 25 | 11 | 5 |
| 26 | 11 | 5 |
| 27 | 11 | 5 |
| 28 | 11 | 5 |
| 29 | 10 | 5 |
| 30 | 10 | 4 |
| 31 | 10 | 4 |
How October really feels in North Cowichan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
North Cowichan weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5° / 0° | 213 | 17.8 | 7.1 | 8.5 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 7° / 1° | 133 | 14.4 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 9° / 2° | 157 | 17.4 | 6.6 | 11.6 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 12° / 4° | 110 | 15.6 | 1.7 | 13.4 | 2.8 |
| May | 16° / 8° | 70 | 11.4 | 0.1 | 15 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 19° / 10° | 52 | 9.3 | 0 | 15.9 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 23° / 13° | 27 | 5 | 0 | 15.5 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 23° / 13° | 39 | 5.1 | 0 | 14.2 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 19° / 10° | 66 | 8.7 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 13° / 6° | 140 | 13.7 | 0.2 | 10.5 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 8° / 3° | 212 | 18.1 | 3.8 | 8.9 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 5° / 0° | 210 | 17.7 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 33 | 67 |
| 20 | 33 | 67 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 32 | 68 |
| 23 | 32 | 68 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in October
North Cowichan gets around 140 mm of rain and snow over 13.7 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 44% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 0 |
| 2 | 33 | 0 |
| 3 | 34 | 0 |
| 4 | 35 | 0 |
| 5 | 36 | 0 |
| 6 | 37 | 0 |
| 7 | 38 | 0 |
| 8 | 39 | 0 |
| 9 | 41 | 0 |
| 10 | 42 | 0 |
| 11 | 43 | 0 |
| 12 | 44 | 0 |
| 13 | 45 | 0 |
| 14 | 46 | 1 |
| 15 | 47 | 1 |
| 16 | 48 | 1 |
| 17 | 48 | 1 |
| 18 | 49 | 1 |
| 19 | 49 | 1 |
| 20 | 49 | 1 |
| 21 | 49 | 1 |
| 22 | 49 | 1 |
| 23 | 49 | 1 |
| 24 | 49 | 1 |
| 25 | 48 | 1 |
| 26 | 49 | 2 |
| 27 | 49 | 2 |
| 28 | 49 | 2 |
| 29 | 50 | 2 |
| 30 | 50 | 3 |
| 31 | 51 | 3 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of October to 9 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 102 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 7:08 AM, and sunset from 5:47 PM to 4:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:33 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:44 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:55 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:03 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:47 | 5:45 | 5:42 | 5:40 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:34 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:24 | 5:22 | 5:20 | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:14 | 5:12 | 5:10 | 5:08 | 5:06 | 5:04 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 4:59 | 4:57 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:52 | 4:50 | 4:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:47 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:42 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:40 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:38 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:28 | 5:36 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:34 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 6:31 | 5:32 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 6:33 | 5:30 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 6:35 | 5:28 |
| 11 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:26 |
| 12 | 10.8 | 6:38 | 5:24 |
| 13 | 10.7 | 6:39 | 5:22 |
| 14 | 10.6 | 6:41 | 5:20 |
| 15 | 10.6 | 6:42 | 5:18 |
| 16 | 10.5 | 6:44 | 5:16 |
| 17 | 10.5 | 6:46 | 5:14 |
| 18 | 10.4 | 6:47 | 5:12 |
| 19 | 10.4 | 6:49 | 5:10 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 6:50 | 5:08 |
| 21 | 10.2 | 6:52 | 5:06 |
| 22 | 10.2 | 6:53 | 5:04 |
| 23 | 10.1 | 6:55 | 5:02 |
| 24 | 10.1 | 6:57 | 5:01 |
| 25 | 10.0 | 6:58 | 4:59 |
| 26 | 10.0 | 7:00 | 4:57 |
| 27 | 9.9 | 7:01 | 4:55 |
| 28 | 9.8 | 7:03 | 4:54 |
| 29 | 9.8 | 7:05 | 4:52 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 7:06 | 4:50 |
| 31 | 9.7 | 7:08 | 4:49 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 2.26 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.62 kWh/m² in July across the year — October's 2.26 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.6 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for North Cowichan
In October, North Cowichan sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
North Cowichan's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit North Cowichan?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in North Cowichan.
What to pack for North Cowichan in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, North Cowichan sees daytime highs around 13°C and nights near 6°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near North Cowichan in October
The nearest coast averages about 11°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 23 km away) is warmest in August at about 16°C and coldest in January near 7°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 8 | Bracing |
| Apr | 10 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 16 | Cool |
| Aug | 16 | Cool |
| Sep | 14 | Bracing |
| Oct | 11 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in North Cowichan in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in North Cowichan peaks around July 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in North Cowichan in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in North Cowichan is worst in October — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 4 | Good |
Where is North Cowichan?
North Cowichan sits at 48.8°N, 123.7°W, 145 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Duncan, 7.0 km away.
Topography around North Cowichan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of North Cowichan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around North Cowichan has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 359 m around an average of 96 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,265 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,725 m.
The land around North Cowichan is covered by trees (73%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, trees (63%) and water (23%) within 16 km, and water (47%) and trees (46%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for North Cowichan (48.8413°, -123.686°, elevation 145 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).