Climate ▸Forecast ▸January ▸February ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Tofino Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Tofino experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Tofino changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Tofino has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3073 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Tofino shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 474 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 61 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tofino Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tofino serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Tofino

Tue   Jan 14
8°C | 5°C
E 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
8°C | 2°C
SW 1 m/s
1.4 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
8°C | -3°C
NW 4 m/s
3.3 mm
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Tofino in Canada

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Tofino?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tofino?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tofino?
    November tops the wettest month list with 474 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tofino?
    July is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tofino?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 230 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.