Nanaimo weather in September (British Columbia, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Nanaimo during September? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In September, the weather in Nanaimo generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During September, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

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

Where to go in Canada in September

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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