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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Nanaimo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January3° / 37°199 mm
February4° / 40°132 mm
March6° / 42°124 mm
April8° / 47°74 mm
May12° / 53°54 mm
June15° / 58°45 mm
July17° / 63°27 mm
August17° / 63°36 mm
September14° / 58°40 mm
October10° / 49°114 mm
November6° / 42°199 mm
December3° / 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.