Climate normals · 1970–2000
Nanaimo Climate
Nanaimo is a city in Canada (02) with a population of about 90,504. Its average annual temperature is 9.5°C (49°F), with roughly 1247 mm of rain per year.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1247
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Nanaimo Climate
Nanaimo has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 1247 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1247
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 199 mm |
| February | 4° / 40° | 132 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 124 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 74 mm |
| May | 12° / 53° | 54 mm |
| June | 15° / 58° | 45 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 27 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 36 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 40 mm |
| October | 10° / 49° | 114 mm |
| November | 6° / 42° | 199 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 203 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Nanaimo
The most comfortable months to visit Nanaimo are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Nanaimo are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Nanaimo, Canada has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C and about 1247 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Nanaimo average about 23°C (73°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.