British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Nanaimo in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 75°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 43°Fcoolest average high (December)
- 13%fewest rain days (July)
- 64%most rain days (December)
Weather in Nanaimo right now
Weather in Nanaimo by month
Average highs run from 43°F (6°C) in December to 75°F (24°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 / 35°F6 / 2°C | 54% | 11 mph17 km/h | 45°F7°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| February | 44 / 34°F7 / 1°C | 49% | 11 mph17 km/h | 44°F7°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| March | 48 / 37°F9 / 3°C | 57% | 11 mph17 km/h | 46°F8°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| April | 53 / 40°F12 / 4°C | 44% | 11 mph18 km/h | 49°F9°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| May | 61 / 48°F16 / 9°C | 34% | 10 mph17 km/h | 54°F12°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| June | 67 / 53°F20 / 12°C | 31% | 10 mph17 km/h | 59°F15°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 74 / 59°F24 / 15°C | 13% | 10 mph16 km/h | 64°F18°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| August | 75 / 60°F24 / 16°C | 19% | 10 mph16 km/h | 65°F18°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| September | 67 / 54°F19 / 12°C | 27% | 10 mph16 km/h | 62°F17°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| October | 57 / 46°F14 / 8°C | 44% | 11 mph17 km/h | 55°F13°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| November | 47 / 38°F9 / 4°C | 59% | 12 mph20 km/h | 50°F10°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 43 / 35°F6 / 2°C | 64% | 12 mph20 km/h | 47°F8°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Nanaimo
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 92026 | NoordamHolland America Line | Calls | 7 nights from Seattle |
Ships that visit Nanaimo
Nearby cruise ports
- VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada
- VictoriaBritish Columbia, Canada
- SeattleWashington, USA
- KetchikanAlaska, USA
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.