Nanaimo weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

Is Nanaimo a good destination in October, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In October, Nanaimo usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 120 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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