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Sooke Climate by Month

The climate in Sooke is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Sooke, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 8°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 4°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sooke experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1481 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Sooke, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 230 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 24 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Sooke, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Victoria, Canada (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Victoria, Canada (27 KM, 17 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Sooke in Canada

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Sooke?
    Rainy season in Sooke occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sooke?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sooke?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sooke?
    November tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sooke?
    July is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sooke?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sooke

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 5°C
    W 36 km/h
    5.9 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    8°C | 5°C
    NE 14 km/h
    1 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    7°C | 4°C
    NE 22 km/h
    10 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain