When to visit
Nanaimo?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Nanaimo
British Columbia · Canada

The best weather in Nanaimo is from June, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, July, August.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
78

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
12–19°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–18°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
92mm
Moderate rain · 11 days
Sunshine
9.4h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
76%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
70
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep70OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score610213876849292783876
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantMildColdColdCold
Temperature2–7°C2–7°C3–9°C5–12°C10–17°C13–20°C15–23°C16–23°C12–19°C8–13°C4–9°C2–6°C
Feels like-1–4°C-2–4°C0–7°C2–10°C8–16°C11–19°C15–23°C15–23°C11–18°C6–12°C1–6°C-2–3°C
Precipitation224mm
23 days
117mm
17 days
109mm
18 days
96mm
15 days
45mm
8 days
54mm
9 days
26mm
5 days
31mm
5 days
92mm
11 days
152mm
15 days
222mm
20 days
220mm
23 days
Sunshine2.7h
☀︎ 31%
4.4h
☀︎ 43%
6.6h
☀︎ 55%
8.5h
☀︎ 62%
11.6h
☀︎ 76%
12.2h
☀︎ 76%
13.5h
☀︎ 86%
12.3h
☀︎ 86%
9.4h
☀︎ 74%
6.2h
☀︎ 57%
3.5h
☀︎ 38%
2.7h
☀︎ 32%
WindS · 18 km/hS · 17 km/hS · 16 km/hSW · 17 km/hNW · 15 km/hNW · 16 km/hN · 15 km/hNW · 15 km/hW · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/hS · 18 km/hS · 18 km/h
Humidity (%)85%80%79%74%69%67%65%67%76%82%84%85%
Day length8.8h10.2h11.9h13.8h15.3h16.2h15.7h14.3h12.6h10.8h9.1h8.3h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Nanaimo?

The best weather in Nanaimo is from July, August, June, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, July, August (10–23 °C).

What is the weather like in Nanaimo?

Nanaimo has a climate with an overall score of 4.6/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 23 °C.

What is the hottest month in Nanaimo?

The hottest month in Nanaimo is July, with average highs of 23 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Nanaimo?

The rainiest month in Nanaimo is January, with an average of 224 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Nanaimo?

Peak season in Nanaimo is June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Nanaimo?

Shoulder season in Nanaimo falls in May, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.