Tofino (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (63°F) in August to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Tofino has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3073 mm (121 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Tofino shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 474 mm (19 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 61 mm (2.4 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tofino.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year