September · Canada
Best time to visit Campbell River in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Campbell River in September
Average temperature 15°C, 46 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Campbell River scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Campbell River is the salmon capital of Vancouver Island, with Discovery Passage wildlife and Strathcona Park access.
September in Campbell River — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Campbell River — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Campbell River in September?
- In September, Campbell River averages 15°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Campbell River?
- September earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Campbell River in September?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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