November · Canada
Best time to visit Nanaimo in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nanaimo in November
Average temperature 6°C, 101 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
4.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Nanaimo scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nanaimo is Vancouver Island's harbour city, with a lively waterfront, island ferries, and forested hikes minutes from downtown.
November in Nanaimo — off-season conditions
November averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 101 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nanaimo in November?
- In November, Nanaimo averages 6°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Nanaimo?
- November earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nanaimo in November?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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