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Chemainus
Mount Tzouhalem
Mount Tzouhalem
British Columbia, Canada

Chemainus

Chemainus is a village in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,021. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population3,021
Local time08:41
48.92° N, 123.72° WElevation 40 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Chemainusweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low16° / 5°
Rain this month145mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chemainus at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJanuary

238 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

28 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 28 km

Weather in Chemainus

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct14°8°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct14°6°
Sat24 Oct11°5°8.6 mm
Sun25 Oct13°7°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°
Tue27 Oct12°6°
Wed28 Oct14°7°
Thu29 Oct15°9°
Fri30 Oct14°5°

When to go to Chemainus

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151829506873838475501515
High7°9°12°16°20°23°26°26°22°16°10°6°
Low-1°0°1°4°8°11°13°12°9°5°2°-1°
Rain (mm)238155145886551283852145246248
Wet days2016201512116511172020
Sea7°7°8°10°13°15°17°17°15°12°9°8°

What's on in Chemainus

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Chemainus

All monuments

More museums: Chemainus Valley Museum

Outdoors around Chemainus

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Mount Brenton Golf CourseGolf courses
0.7 km
Mt. Richards ViewpointViewpoints
1.1 km
Sarah's SightViewpoints
2.1 km
Pacific Northwest RaptorsZoos
2.9 km
Duncan Meadows Golf CourseGolf courses
4.4 km
Mount Hall CabinMountain huts
8.1 km

Nature around Chemainus

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chemainus

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chemainus

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Tofino 35 km ↗1975 · 147 km
5.1Pender Island 6 km ←1976 · 30 km
5.0Deming 5 km ↗1990 · 114 km
5.0La Conner 8 km ↘1957 · 115 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Canada
Cretaceous · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Chemainus

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Chemainus from above

Getting to Chemainus

Nanaimo AirportYCD
19 km
Victoria International AirportYYJ
37 km
Vancouver International AirportYVR
50 km
Drinkwater StationRailway station
13 km
North Cowichan StationRailway station
13 km
Alderlea StationRailway station
13 km
ChemainusPenelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour) · Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)
1.1 km
Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)Chemainus · Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)
7.4 km

Places near Chemainus

Places with a climate like Chemainus

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chemainus?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chemainus.
What is the hottest month in Chemainus?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Chemainus?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chemainus?
January is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chemainus?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in January at about 7°C.