September · Canada
Best time to visit Tofino in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tofino in September
Average temperature 14°C, 78 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
3.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Tofino scores 3.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tofino faces the open Pacific with surf beaches, temperate rainforest and storm-watching winters.
September in Tofino: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tofino — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tofino in September?
- In September, Tofino averages 14°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Tofino?
- September earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tofino in September?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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