Nanaimo

What is the climate like in Nanaimo?

The best time to visit Nanaimo is typically June – August, with trip comfort peaking in July (8.2/10). Nanaimo is warmest in August, when daily highs average 70°F (21°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 37°F (3°C). The wettest month is typically November and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 71 in (1794 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – August — comfort peaks in July (8.2/10)
• Warmest monthAugust — average high 70°F (21°C)
• Coolest monthFebruary — average low 37°F (3°C)
• Wettest monthNovember (11 in (282 mm))
• Driest monthJuly (1.3 in (33 mm))
• Annual precipitation71 in (1794 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromEntrance Island, 11 km away (1987-2024)