Nanaimo Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Nanaimo Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


34°C
Highest Temp
21 Jul. 26

-3°C
Lowest Temp
19 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust27.48°C

Coldest MonthMarch2.89°C

Wettest MonthJanuary10.1mm

Windiest MonthMarch13.98km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Nanaimo historically?

August is historically Nanaimo's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 23°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2021-06-28.

2. What is the coldest month in Nanaimo historically?

February is Nanaimo's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 1°C. The all-time record low of -11°C was recorded on 2024-01-13.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Nanaimo over the past 17 years?

Nanaimo's average annual rainfall is approximately 1529.3mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Nanaimo experience on average per year?

Nanaimo historically records approximately 198.2 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 21.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Nanaimo?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Nanaimo is 39°C on 2021-06-28.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Nanaimo?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Nanaimo is -11°C on 2024-01-13.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Nanaimo historically?

Nanaimo experiences its strongest winds during December. The historic gust record of 43.6 kph was recorded on 2010-04-02.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Nanaimo during a year?

Usually, Nanaimo's humidity peaks in December at around 88.7% and drops to its lowest in July at approximately 72.8%.