The best times to visit Malahat for ideal weather are

May 28th to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Malahat Travel Info

Weather in Malahat

Temperature

Average temperatures in Malahat vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 51st percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Malahat, the hottest months are July, August, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 78°F (25.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 58.2°F (14.6°C) at night.

Malahat Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Malahat Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Malahat Perceived Temperature (F)

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Malahat Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Malahat Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 42.7 37.6 33.8
Feb 43.9 38.6 34.8
Mar 48 40.8 35.9
Apr 53.2 44.3 38.7
May 61.6 52.1 45.6
Jun 67.3 57.3 50.3
Jul 75.7 64.4 56.5
Aug 75.3 64.3 56.8
Sep 67.6 58.4 52.4
Oct 56.1 49.4 44.8
Nov 45.7 40.3 36.6
Dec 40.7 36.6 33.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 5.9 3.1 1
Feb 6.6 3.7 1.6
Mar 8.9 4.9 2.2
Apr 11.8 6.8 3.7
May 16.4 11.2 7.6
Jun 19.6 14.1 10.2
Jul 24.3 18 13.6
Aug 24.1 17.9 13.8
Sep 19.8 14.7 11.3
Oct 13.4 9.7 7.1
Nov 7.6 4.6 2.6
Dec 4.8 2.6 0.8

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Malahat are June, July, and then August. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid April. For example, on the week of April 9th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late October to early November with an average of 1 days of significant precipitation the week of October 29th.

When can you find snow in Malahat? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Malahat.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Malahat (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 6% 0 1.2
Feb 10% 0 1.2
Mar 7% 0 1.3
Apr 4% 0 0.4
May 3% 0 0.3
Jun 2% 0 0.1
Jul 2% 0 0.1
Aug 2% 0 0.2
Sep 6% 0 1.4
Oct 12% 0 1.6
Nov 10% 0 2.1
Dec 13% 0 2.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 6 0 3
Feb 10 0 3
Mar 7 0 3.3
Apr 4 0 1
May 3 0 0.8
Jun 2 0 0.3
Jul 2 0 0.3
Aug 2 0 0.5
Sep 6 0 3.6
Oct 12 0 4.1
Nov 10 0 5.3
Dec 13 0 6.1

 

Humidity and Wind

Malahat has some extremely humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is August (49.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (83.8%).

Wind in Malahat is usually not reported.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Malahat.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 0 Still 0 Still
Feb 0 Still 0 Still
Mar 0 Still 0 Still
Apr 0 Still 0 Still
May 0 Still 0 Still
Jun 0 Still 0 Still
Jul 0 Still 0 Still
Aug 0 Still 0 Still
Sep 0 Still 0 Still
Oct 0 Still 0 Still
Nov 0 Still 0 Still
Dec 0 Still 0 Still

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 81.9%
Feb 77.8%
Mar 71.9%
Apr 63.7%
May 58.4%
Jun 57.5%
Jul 49.7%
Aug 49.6%
Sep 59.5%
Oct 73.8%
Nov 75.6%
Dec 83.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Malahat?

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Malahat, BC, Canada is July, followed by August and April. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Malahat in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 37.8 in November means 37.8% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Malahat Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 44.3°F (6.8°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 2 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 0 to 1 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Malahat, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 71.9°F (22.2°C) and 41.1°F (5.1°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 2 to 4 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Malahat to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 45.8°F (7.7°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 4 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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