Best Time to Visit Nanaimo: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Nanaimo: August, July.

  • Best months for Nanaimo: August, July.
  • Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Wettest months: November, December, January.
  • The least pleasant month is December (score 3.5).

Year at a glance

6° 3° J 6° 3° F 8° 4° M 11° 7° A 15° 10° M 17° 13° J 20° 15° J 20° 15° A 17° 13° S 12° 9° O 8° 5° N 6° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 6°C3°C252 mm 18– – 3.5
February 6°C3°C151 mm 15– – 4.3
March 8°C4°C179 mm 18– – 4.0
April 11°C7°C124 mm 16– – 5.0
May 15°C10°C85 mm 12– – 6.3
June 17°C13°C69 mm 11– – 6.9
July 20°C15°C43 mm 7– – 7.8
August 20°C15°C53 mm 7– – 7.9
September 17°C13°C86 mm 9– – 7.1
October 12°C9°C176 mm 15– – 5.0
November 8°C5°C264 mm 19– – 3.9
December 6°C3°C246 mm 19– – 3.5

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nanaimo?

The best months are August, July.

When is the rainy season in Nanaimo?

The wettest months are November, December, January.