Nanaimo weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

Looking to travel to Nanaimo in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

Temperatures

In Nanaimo, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 277 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nanaimo climate page with graphs.

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nanaimo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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