What is the current water temperature in Nanaimo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nanaimo?

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 7.15°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Nanaimo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nanaimo. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

44.9

°F

February 1, 19:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.6°F

Tomorrow:

44.9°F

Sunrise:

07:47

Sunset:

17:13

Day Length:

9 h. 26 min.

Nanaimo in February

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 44.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 43.7°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 18	45.8°F	45.6°F	44.9°F
Jan 19	45.6°F	45.0°F	45.0°F
Jan 20	44.5°F	45.0°F	44.9°F
Jan 21	44.3°F	44.9°F	44.9°F
Jan 22	44.5°F	44.8°F	44.9°F
Jan 23	43.9°F	44.6°F	44.8°F
Jan 24	43.8°F	44.3°F	44.8°F
Jan 25	43.3°F	44.6°F	44.7°F
Jan 26	43.6°F	44.5°F	44.7°F
Jan 27	43.7°F	44.2°F	44.7°F
Jan 28	44.0°F	44.4°F	44.7°F
Jan 29	44.1°F	44.2°F	44.8°F
Jan 30	44.5°F	43.7°F	44.8°F
Jan 31	44.6°F	43.7°F	44.7°F
Feb 1	44.9°F	43.7°F	44.8°F
Feb 2	44.9°F	44.8°F	44.8°F
Feb 3	45.0°F	46.1°F	44.9°F
Feb 4	44.9°F	45.3°F	44.8°F
Feb 5	44.8°F	45.2°F	44.7°F
Feb 6	44.8°F	44.9°F	44.7°F
Feb 7	44.7°F	44.9°F	44.6°F
Feb 8	44.7°F	44.1°F	44.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo by month

In an average year, Nanaimo offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Nanaimo was recorded on July 31, 2022, reaching a 72.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 13, 2019, dipping to 41.5°F. The average readings by season are 45.2°F in Winter, 50.2°F in Spring, 63.7°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.