Saanichton Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Saanichton can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Saanichton. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Saanichton has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1108 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 173 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 20 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Saanichton Precipitation page.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 Saanichton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saanichton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Saanichton 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
