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 17.2°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.0

°F

July 28, 03:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.4°F

Tomorrow:

63.3°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

21:01

Day Length:

15 h. 18 min.

Nanaimo in August

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 63.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 62.7°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 63.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.8°F, while the maximum might reach 63.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 14	61.8°F	67.2°F	64.0°F
Jul 15	63.8°F	68.8°F	64.7°F
Jul 16	64.8°F	68.6°F	65.3°F
Jul 17	65.8°F	69.4°F	65.8°F
Jul 18	64.5°F	67.7°F	65.8°F
Jul 19	64.2°F	66.7°F	65.5°F
Jul 20	61.7°F	66.0°F	65.3°F
Jul 21	64.0°F	64.3°F	65.8°F
Jul 22	64.9°F	63.8°F	66.0°F
Jul 23	66.1°F	63.5°F	66.0°F
Jul 24	68.0°F	62.7°F	65.9°F
Jul 25	67.0°F	62.8°F	65.8°F
Jul 26	65.0°F	63.7°F	65.8°F
Jul 27	63.4°F	61.9°F	65.8°F
Jul 28	63.0°F	62.7°F	66.6°F
Jul 29	63.3°F	62.5°F	66.9°F
Jul 30	63.4°F	61.4°F	67.0°F
Jul 31	63.6°F	62.5°F	67.2°F
Aug 1	63.7°F	65.2°F	67.3°F
Aug 2	63.6°F	67.1°F	67.2°F
Aug 3	63.4°F	67.1°F	67.0°F
Aug 4	62.8°F	65.0°F	66.4°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, 50.3°F in Spring, 63.7°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.