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Burnaby

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Burnaby month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Burnaby are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), February the coldest (average low 0°C), and November the wettest (about 355 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.61.12783.7
February7.00.31745.0
March10.82.32196.7
April14.24.81508.8
May18.88.79610.9
June21.311.59011.7
July24.714.14013.2
August25.214.85011.9
September20.812.21439.0
October14.47.72496.1
November9.34.23553.8
December5.81.23143.1

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What is being reported around Burnaby

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People and places shaping Burnaby

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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Past and future events in Burnaby

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Current public leadership

  • Mike Hurley

    Declared as Mayor of Burnaby following the 2026 election results.

  • Kiran Singh

    Elected to Burnaby council in the official 2026 election results.

  • Wade Chang

    Member of Parliament representing Burnaby Central.

People associated with this place

  • Michael Bublé

    Wikidata records Burnaby as this person's place of birth. Canadian singer, songwriter and actor.

  • Carrie-Anne Moss

    Wikidata records Burnaby as this person's place of birth. Canadian actress, producer and model.

  • Christine Sinclair

    Wikidata records Burnaby as this person's place of birth. Canadian association football player.

  • Joe Sakic

    Wikidata records Burnaby as this person's place of birth. Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Niko Sigur

    Wikidata records Burnaby as this person's place of birth. Canadian soccer player (born 2003).

Historical figures

  • John H. McArthur

    Wikidata records Burnaby as this historical figure's place of birth. American business academic.

Local business and employers

  • EA Sports

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Burnaby. Brand of Electronic Arts.

  • EA Vancouver

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Burnaby. Video game developer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

  • D-Wave Systems

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Burnaby. Canadian Quantum Computing Company.

  • Future Shop

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Burnaby. Canadian electronics retailer.

  • Ballard Power Systems

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Burnaby. Company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Global News: BC 1

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Burnaby. Cable local news channel in British Columbia, Canada.

  • BBC Kids

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Burnaby. Former Canadian specialty television channel.

  • Burnaby News Leader

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Burnaby. Newspaper in Canada.

  • Burnaby Now

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Burnaby. Local newspaper published in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Regent Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Burnaby. Former cinema in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

  • Swangard Stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Burnaby. Football stadium.

  • Lougheed Town Centre station

    Wikidata places this site in Burnaby. Metro Vancouver SkyTrain station.

  • Burnaby Art Gallery

    Wikidata places this site in Burnaby. Art gallery in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

  • Beecher Park

    Wikidata places this site in Burnaby.

  • Cascades Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Burnaby. Former drive-in cinema in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

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01 · Overview

Burnaby, in brief

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02 · History

How Burnaby took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Burnaby

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Burnaby

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Burnaby

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Burnaby

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Burnaby

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08 · Questions

Questions about Burnaby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burnaby

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01 · Q&A

Where is Burnaby located and what are its coordinates?

Burnaby is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 49.2664, -122.9526, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Burnaby?

Burnaby has a recorded population of approximately 249,125 and observes the America/Vancouver time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Burnaby?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Burnaby include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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