Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada in October
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
122mm
Sun
3.7h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October14°C average high
October is close to Nanaimo's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October122mm average rain
October sits near Nanaimo's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October3.7 hours average sun
October is below Nanaimo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October12°C average sea
October is close to Nanaimo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October18 weather score
October scores below Nanaimo's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
