August weather forecast
Nanaimo, Canada

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Weather in August

August sustains the summer warmth of July, witnessed through increased water activities at the beaches due to sea temperature peaking at 11.5°C (52.7°F). The rainfall remains at a yearly low. The lush cityscape under the clear sky serves as a beautiful canvas for photography enthusiasts. As the daylight duration sees a slight recede, beautiful sunsets become a daily enchantment. The residents savor the last segment of the warm season, while the mild evenings pave the way for the balmy autumn.

Temperature

August is the month when Nanaimo experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 52.1%.

Rainfall

In Nanaimo, Canada, in August, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.1 rainfall days, and 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Swimming in 11.5°C (52.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Nanaimo is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Nanaimo, the average sunshine in August is 9h.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?

August, with its high-temperature average of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low-temperature average of 12.1°C (53.8°F), is the warmest month.

What is the average August temperature?

In Nanaimo, 24.3°C (75.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.1°C (53.8°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 52.1%, August is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 52.1%.

How many days does it rain in August in Nanaimo?

In Nanaimo, during August, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in Nanaimo.

What month is the sea warmest?

With an average sea temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the sea water temperature in August?

In Nanaimo, in August, the average water temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F). Swimming in 11.5°C (52.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August in Nanaimo is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Nanaimo have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9h.
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Average temperature in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average temperature in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average high temperature in August: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

Average humidity in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average humidity in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average humidity in August: 52.1%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52.1%).

Average rainfall in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average rainfall in August: 28.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25.4mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall days in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in August: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (210mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall days in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average sea temperature in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in August: 11.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nanaimo, Canada

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Nanaimo, Canada

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