2021 Long Range Weather Forecast for Southern British Columbia
See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days from The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Our long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to sporting events and outdoor activities.
To see long term forecasts for the entire year, pick up a copy of The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac, available online and in stores.
Note: Long range forecasts are regional, not city-specific.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
| Dates | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|
| Jan 1-11 | Rainy periods coast, snow showers inland; mild |
| Jan 12-14 | Sunny, cold |
| Jan 15-19 | Showers, cool coast; flurries, mild inland |
| Jan 20-28 | Rainy periods coast, sunny inland; mild |
| Jan 29-31 | Sunny, cold |
| January | temperature 2°C (1°C above avg.) precipitation 220mm (20mm above avg.) |
| Dates | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|
| Feb 1-13 | Rainy periods south, snow showers north; mild |
| Feb 14-16 | Sunny, mild |
| Feb 17-23 | Snow showers, cold |
| Feb 24-28 | Sunny, very cold |
| February | temperature -1°C (1°C below avg.) precipitation 155mm (avg. east, 30mm above west) |
Annual Weather Summary
November 2020 to October 2021
November 2020 to October 2021
Winter will be colder than normal, with above-normal precipitation and generally below-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in late November, early to mid-December, late January, and the latter half of February, with the snowiest periods in mid- to late November, early to mid-December, and mid- to late February. April and May will be cooler than normal, with precipitation above normal in the north and slightly below normal in the south. Summer will be cooler and rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in late June and mid- to late July. September and October will be slightly warmer than normal, with below-normal rainfall.
About the Southern British Columbia Region
The Southern British Columbia long range weather region includes all or part of the following provinces: BRITISH COLUMBIA (Abbotsford, Campbell River, Chilliwack, Courtenay, Cranbrook, Duncan, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Parksville, Penticton, Port Alberni, Powell River, Quesnel, Salmon Arm, Squamish, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, White Rock, Williams Lake).
Southern British Columbia Neighboring Regions
Here are the regions that neighbor the Southern British Columbia long range weather region:
Temperature and Precipitation November 2020 to October 2021
Reader Comments
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Weather in the West Kootenays (Nelson, BC)
So far this fall/winter generally speaking, Farmer's Almanac has been pretty close In its predictions. It has been above normal precipitation--mostly in the form of rain and hovering between -2 and 3 C (sometimes up to 5 or 6 C). Pretty awesome weather this year. Far less snow shoveling compared to years previous in my opinion. I remember a few years back where it would drop to -18 sometimes. There has been a definite shift. Seems to me the skier's are getting what they want too.....
Regional descriptions
The Southern region of British Columbia is too large and generalized. Prince George and Cranbrook are totally different from Vancouver. Vancouver is closer to the Pacific Northwest description for weather.
Incorrect forecast so far
This years forecast has been incorrect so far. Despite the La Niña it’s been close to seasonal for most of November and December so far. This could change in January and February so we’ll have to wait and see. La Niña is taking its time this year or just decided to hide.
On Hold
Hi, Jeff, and John below: Yes, things have been a little tricky this year so far, but we still have a lot of winter to go. On average, we’re usually about 80 percent correct, so let’s all watch carefully and see if we are once again this year! Thank you both for commenting!
so far it’s wrong
Precipitation has been lower, temperatures warmer than ever. No major snowfall yet (Already near middle of December). I predict a late winter and maybe 1-2 snowfalls in the lower mainland at best.
Its the weather.
I am actually amazed how accurate the long range forecast is. It may not be bang on on day to day but being written and predicted well over a year ago the Farmers Almanac long range weather forecast is in the ball park. The t.v. weather casters for having the latest tech to predict forecasts day to day are about as correct and I swear their long range forecasts are sometimes taken from here word for word.
july weather in South BC
It has been one of the coolest summer so far. Last year was bad as well.... looks like all the nice warm weather has been shipped up north and back east....... all the predictions have been wrong
summer
I hope the predictions continue to be wrong in the right way!
South BC Summer Forcast
I just went to the weather network and read their summer weather prediction and it is so far off of what is actually happening its laughable. I come here and it seems to be almost spot on. So much for a network with billions of dollars of equipment being able to tell what's going on.
It's been cold for 2 years
Ever since the end if the last big fires Sept. 2018 its been cold and rainy/snowy here in southern bc. I pay attention to the weather and my memory is sharp. 1st July right now, probably 8 degrees and raining all day. It has not been usual weather for the area. It used to be sunny everyday around here this time of year for as long as I can remember.
Something switched that's for sure. We will take it instead of forest fires but what was the deal with those coming on so strong all of a sudden as well? Things are a foot and the earth don't seem to happy anymore, not good.
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