When to go · Tofino
Tofino in August
Great month. Inside Tofino's best window: Jun–Sep for surf and beaches; Mar for the whale festival; Nov–Feb for storm watching.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 20°C68°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Tofino
Inside Tofino's best window: Jun–Sep for surf and beaches; Mar for the whale festival; Nov–Feb for storm watching.
Weather in August
- TofinoHighs around 20 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 68 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Pacific coast, Canada · Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, Whistler (ski)best weather
Mild and rainy October–April, with snow only in the mountains; dry, sunny summers.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings