When is the best time to go to Nanaimo?

When is the best time to go to Nanaimo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Nanaimo are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are February and December
  • The rainiest months are January, November and December


Annual weather in Nanaimo

For full information about the climate and weather in Nanaimo a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/43°F
15.7in
February 36°F/41°F
10.5in
March 38°F/45°F
12.1in
April 43°F/50°F
7.7in
May 50°F/58°F
5.2in
June 56°F/63°F
4.1in
July 61°F/68°F
2.1in
August 61°F/68°F
2.9in
September 56°F/65°F
6.9in
October 49°F/56°F
11.1in
November 41°F/47°F
15.8in
December 36°F/41°F
13.8in


Weather and climate in Nanaimo

Nanaimo enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Nanaimo is 54°F (ranging from 41°F in december to 68°F in august). Annual rainfall is 107.7in, with a minimum of 2.1in in july and a maximum of 15.8in in november.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 38°F and it rains about 41% of the time in february.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 50°F and it rains in april about 7.7in.
  • In the month of may the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains in may about 5.2in.
  • In june the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F and it rains about 4.1in each month.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 68°F and it rains about 2.9in each month.
  • In the month of september the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and it rains about 30% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 56°F.
  • In november the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 58°F and it rains in november about 15.8in.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 41°F and it rains about 13.8in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nanaimo

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nanaimo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nanaimo

Find out when Nanaimo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Nanaimo

  • Very low season in Nanaimo
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Nanaimo
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and October.
  • High season in Nanaimo
    The number of visitors to Nanaimo is high in: June, July and September.
  • Peak season in Nanaimo
    The largest number of tourists visiting Nanaimo is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Nanaimo month by month



Best time for low prices in Nanaimo

Average price of hiring a car in Nanaimo

On average, it costs $ 138 per day to hire a car in Nanaimo. This price varies by $ 44 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 111 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 154.

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