Annual average weather for Vancouver Island, Canada

No, you can't sunbathe in Vancouver Island all year round. Some months are too cold for sunbathing, however you might enjoy other beach activities such as taking a walk, going hiking along trails or just enjoying the scenery.

Even during the warmest month, sunbathing may not be ideal as temperatures don't reach 20°C (72°F). The warmest month in Vancouver Island is August when the average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F), average temperature is 15°C (59°F) and average minimum temperature is 12°C (53°F).

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No, you can't swim in Vancouver Island all year round.

The warmest sea water temperatures in Vancouver Island are found in July when they peak at 16°C (60°F) and lowest in January when they dip to 7°C (45°F).

The sea temperature is above average for swimming between May and October when the sea temperature is above 11°C (52°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

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The hottest month in Vancouver Island is August when the average maximum temperature is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days 19°C (66°F), average temperature is 15°C (59°F) and average minimum temperature is 12°C (53°F).

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The coolest month in Vancouver Island is February when the average maximum temperature is 7°C (45°F), average temperature is 5°C (41°F) and average minimum temperature is 2°C (36°F).

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The sunniest days in Vancouver Island are in July which has the most hours of sunshine per day. In July the sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 9.0 hours of sunshine per day.

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December has the least sunshine. In December the sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The driest month in Vancouver Island is August with 2.5cm (1.0inches) of rain and July has the fewest days of rain with 5.2 days with some rain, a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

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The wettest month in Vancouver Island is November with 14cm (5.5inches) of rain and March has the most days of rain with 18.6 days with some rain, a wet time to visit the beach.

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The coldest sea water temperatures in Vancouver Island are found in January when they dip to 7°C (45°F) which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

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The warmest sea water temperatures in Vancouver Island are found in July when they peak at 16°C (60°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

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The most humid month in Vancouver Island is August with a dew point (an indicator of humidity) of 13°C (56°F) which is comfortable for everyone.

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The least humid month in Vancouver Island is February with a dew point of 3°C (37°F) which is a bit dry for some.

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The most windy month in Vancouver Island is March when the average maximum windspeed is 28KM/H (17MPH) and the average wind speed is 12KM/H (7MPH).

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