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When to go · Nanaimo

Nanaimo in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet and grey); check for occasional snow.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
7°C / 0°C
average high / low
Rain days
19
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Nanaimo

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet and grey); check for occasional snow.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • NanaimoHighs around 7 °C, lows around 0 °C, rain on about 19 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Low
Prices · Canada overall
Low

Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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