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Sooke

Sooke is a small town in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,086. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population15,086
Local time19:18
48.37° N, 123.73° WElevation 39 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal codeV9Z
The year in Sookeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month166mm
Sea this month10°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Sooke at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthNovember

265 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

28 mm of rain

Warmest sea12°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Sooke

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 24 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°8°1.7 mm
Fri23 Oct13°7°
Sat24 Oct12°6°6.6 mm
Sun25 Oct13°7°7.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°
Tue27 Oct13°8°
Wed28 Oct13°7°
Thu29 Oct14°9°
Fri30 Oct13°8°
Sat31 Oct10°4°

When to go to Sooke

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151721396375908876421615
High7°8°11°14°17°19°22°22°20°14°10°7°
Low2°2°3°5°8°10°11°12°10°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)246174130985644283354166265240
Wet days2016191512104510162020
Sea8°8°8°9°10°11°12°12°11°10°9°9°

What's on in Sooke

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

Monuments and museums in Sooke

All monuments

Outdoors around Sooke

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
Metchosin Golf Course & Country ClubGolf courses
0.9 km
DeMamiel Creek Golf CourseGolf courses
1.8 km
Sooke River CampgroundCamp sites
2.2 km
Camp BarnardCamp sites
4.5 km
Secret WallClimbing
4.7 km
The CinemaClimbing
4.9 km
South Bedford IslandDive site
12 km
Swordfish IslandDive site
13 km
Barnard CastleDive site
15 km
Race Rocks - West and CentralDive site
16 km

Nature around Sooke

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 Sooke

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sooke

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Satsop 8 km ↑1999 · 146 km
5.1Pender Island 6 km ←1976 · 55 km
5.0Satsop 18 km ↑2001 · 135 km
5.0Des Moines 3 km ↙1995 · 150 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in Canada
Paleogene · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Sooke

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

Sooke from above

Postal code

V9Z

Getting to Sooke

Victoria International AirportYYJ
38 km
Friday Harbor AirportFRD
54 km
Orcas Island AirportESD
71 km
West Bay/EsquimaltFerry port
25 km
Fisherman's WharfFerry port
26 km

Places near Sooke

Places with a climate like Sooke

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sooke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sooke.
What is the hottest month in Sooke?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Sooke?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sooke?
November is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sooke?
The sea is warmest in August at about 12°C and coolest in January at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Sooke?
The postal code of Sooke is V9Z.