Sooke Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 4°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Sooke 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
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. 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 Sooke.
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 Sooke in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Sooke occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 20°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 230 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
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