British Columbia

Cool Weekend Gives Way To Warmer Weather In Port Alberni

By

Emma Kelly
April 17, 2026 11:27 am

Residents in Port Alberni can expect a cool and damp weekend before a stretch of warmer, sunnier weather arrives early next week. According to Environment Canada, there are no weather alerts in effect for the area as of April 17, 2026.

The weekend forecast shows a mix of clouds and a high of 14°C on Saturday, with a 30% chance of showers or drizzle. Rain is expected to pick up Saturday night into Sunday, with a 70% chance of showers and a daytime high of 19°C.

Conditions will improve significantly on Monday, which is expected to be sunny with a high of 21°C. This warming trend will continue into the middle of the week, with temperatures reaching 15°C on Tuesday and Wednesday under a mix of sun and clouds.

These upcoming temperatures are near or slightly above the typical climate normals for April in Port Alberni, where the average high is usually 15°C. Looking ahead at the broader season, officials indicate that the south coast of British Columbia is expected to see a warmer and drier-than-average spring overall.

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