August weather forecastNanaimo, Canada
August
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.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 14h and 18min
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).
