Nanaimo Climate by Month
The temperature in Nanaimo can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Nanaimo. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Nanaimo has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1744 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 254 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 47 mm over 7 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Nanaimo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Nanaimo.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Nanaimo in Canada
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Nanaimo occurs in the months of January, February, March, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 254 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 289 hours of sunshine.
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