October weather forecast
Nanaimo, Canada

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Weather in October

October comes with an evident dip in temperature, causing a noticeable chill in the air. Foggy mornings, followed by sunny afternoons, and crisp evenings depict a typical day in Nanaimo. Amidst a spell of increased rainfall, the city glows under the autumn sun. The bright foliage and nature trails lure many outdoor enthusiasts. As month-end approaches, signs of the wintry chill start to make an appearance.

Temperature

In Nanaimo, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's pleasant 20.9°C (69.6°F) to a mild 14.6°C (58.3°F). During October, the average low-temperature in Nanaimo is a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Nanaimo is 68.5%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout October, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nanaimo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nanaimo. October is the first month it typically snows in Nanaimo. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 687mm (27.05") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Nanaimo, in October, the average water temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 10.3°C (50.5°F) without protection. Falling below 10°C (50°F) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Nanaimo is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 4.3h.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nanaimo in October?

During October, Nanaimo experiences an average high-temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F) and a low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Nanaimo?

In October, the average relative humidity is 68.5%.

How much does it rain in Nanaimo in October?

In Nanaimo, Canada, in October, during 15.4 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Nanaimo?

October is the first month it typically snows in Nanaimo. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.

What is the water temperature in October in Nanaimo?

In Nanaimo, the average seawater temperature in October is 10.3°C (50.5°F). Swimming in 10.3°C (50.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in October in Nanaimo?

The average day length in October in Nanaimo is 10h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Nanaimo?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nanaimo, Canada, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Nanaimo have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Nanaimo, Canada, is 4.3h.
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Average temperature in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average temperature in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average high temperature in October: 14.6°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 October: 5.2°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).

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Average humidity in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average humidity in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average humidity in October: 68.5%

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

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Average rainfall in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average rainfall in October: 101.2mm

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

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Average rainfall days in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall days in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.4 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).

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Average snowfall in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average snowfall in October: 12mm

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

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Average snowfall days in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall days in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 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).

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Average sea temperature in October
Nanaimo, Canada

Average sea temperature in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in October: 10.3°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).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

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 October: 4h and 2min

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).

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