Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
52mm
Sun
6h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
September20°C average high
September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
September52mm average rain
September sits on the drier side of Nanaimo's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
September6 hours average sun
September sits close to Nanaimo's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
September15°C average sea
September sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
September41 weather score
September sits close to Nanaimo's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.