Do you need a visa for Canada with a British passport?
Electronic authorisation (eTA)
With a British passport, Canada requires an electronic travel authorisation, obtained online before departure.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Canada?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Our take | ||||||||||||
| Weather | ||||||||||||
| High | -19° | -21° | -12° | -2° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 19° | 14° | 3° | -9° | -20° |
| Rain (mm) | 19 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 25 | 76 | 58 | 62 | 55 | 38 | 35 | 21 |
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