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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 3°C

Courtenay weather

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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model put Courtenay's high today between 18° and 21°, a 3° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 19°, with a 1% chance of rain.

19°
19°10°
20°10°
20°12°
18°11°
16°11°
Todaysplit ±3°Tomorrowsplit ±4°Sundaysplit ±4°Mondaysplit ±3°Tuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaysplit ±3°
Env. CanadaGEM model
20°
Clear
Today 20°·Low ·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
18°
Cloudy
Today 18°·Low 12°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
21°
Cloudy
Today 21°·Low ·Rain 0%
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Courtenay weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Courtenay swings 22°C across the year, from 23°C highs in July to 1°C lows in February, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1544 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 17 days a year at 25°C or above, 1 of them at 30°C or above, 32 frost nights, and rain on 157 days.

Warmest month
July
23°C average high
Coldest month
February
1°C average low
Wettest month
January
1544 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
28,000
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Most accurate here
European
96/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
17 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
32 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
157 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Courtenay’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Courtenay and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Courtenay hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Courtenay 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
19°
±3°
Tomorrow
Cloudy
19° 10°
±4°
Sun
Cloudy
20° 10°
±4°
Mon
Cloudy
20° 12°
±3°
Tue
Clear
18° 11°
±3°
Wed
Light rain
16° 11°
±3°
Thu
Heavy drizzle
16°
±3°
Fri
Showers
17° 10°
±4°
Sat
Light drizzle
17° 10°
±3°
Sun
Cloudy
16° 10°
±5°
Mon
Light drizzle
18° 10°
±7°
Tue
Light rain
17° 11°
±7°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
15° 10°
±6°
Thu
Light drizzle
15°
±5°

Courtenay, British Columbia is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 23°C) and coldest in Feb (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1544 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Courtenay right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Courtenay climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
11°
May
17°
Jun
19°
11°
Jul
23°
14°
Aug
23°
15°
Sep
18°
11°
Oct
12°
Nov
Dec

Which forecast is most accurate in Courtenay?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
96
/100rank #1
94±0.3°C94±3.0 km/t100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
EC
Env. Canada
72
/100rank #2
61±2.2°C92±4.1 km/t7184% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada
American logo
American
64
/100rank #3
44±3.1°C93±3.5 km/t6581% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1304 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Canada? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°18° to 21°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±4°17° to 21°±1%0% to 1% chance
Sun±4°18° to 22°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±3°18° to 21°±31%2% to 33% chance
Tue±3°17° to 19°±20%9% to 29% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Courtenay

today, local time
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
19:26
Daylight
12h 26m

Common questions

What's the weather in Courtenay today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Courtenay today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Courtenay today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Courtenay and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Courtenay?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Courtenay (CheckWeather Score 96/100), ahead of the Env. Canada at 72. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Courtenay?
July is typically the warmest month in Courtenay, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Courtenay get?
The coldest month in Courtenay is February, when overnight lows average about 1°C.
How much rain does Courtenay get?
Courtenay sees roughly 1544 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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