The best time to visit Nanaimo
Month-by-month climate averages for Nanaimo, British Columbia, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Nanaimo is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
Nanaimo is warmest in July (highs near 23°C) and coldest in December (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1329 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Nanaimo forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Nanaimo weather by month
what to expect in Nanaimo through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Nanaimo's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Nanaimo by season.