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Central Saanich Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Wednesday at 15° · coldest night tonight at 7°

The short of it: Central Saanich weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 10 °C (50 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 7 °C (45 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (54 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.9 mm (0.07 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:15 local time.

CENTRAL SAANICH, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Central Saanich this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 12°, the night near 7°. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of 9° for these parts. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 15 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 15°, while tonight will be the coldest at 7°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 64 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 4°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Central Saanich brings highs near 9°, lows of 4° and about 153 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 22°, January the coldest at 2°, and January the wettest with 155 mm. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 9 h 31 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 75 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky10°8°7 km/h–
6 PMClear sky9°7°5 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy8°6°3 km/h–
8 PMOvercast7°5°3 km/h–
9 PMOvercast7°5°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast7°5°3 km/h–
11 PMOvercast7°5°3 km/h–
12 AMOvercast7°5°3 km/h–
1 AMOvercast7°5°4 km/h–
2 AMOvercast7°6°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast7°6°3 km/h–
4 AMOvercast8°6°4 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
7 AMOvercast7°5°4 km/h–
8 AMOvercast7°6°3 km/h–
9 AMOvercast8°7°3 km/h–
10 AMOvercast9°8°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast10°8°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast10°8°5 km/h–
1 PMOvercast10°8°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast10°8°4 km/h–
3 PMLight rain9°7°4 km/h0.6 mm
4 PMLight rain9°7°3 km/h1.3 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light showers, high 12°, low 7°, 1.4 mm of rain, gusts to 44 km/h. Sun up 7:11 AM, down 4:42 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today7°12°1.4 mm44 km/h9 h 31 min
Monday7°10°2.8 mm10 km/h9 h 29 min
Tuesday7°13°32 mm16 km/h9 h 25 min
Wednesday12°15°1.7 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min
Thursday10°13°15 mm10 km/h9 h 20 min
Friday9°12°7.8 mm30 km/h9 h 16 min
Saturday8°10°3.4 mm30 km/h9 h 14 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 15°. Wettest: Tuesday, 32 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 44 km/h.

The Almanac · Central Saanich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Central Saanich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 63 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 6 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 9°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 153 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Central Saanich in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Central Saanich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°155 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February8°2°81 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March10°3°82 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April13°5°46 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
May17°8°34 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°10°27 mm12 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°14 mm12 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°12°24 mm10 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°10°32 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°7°90 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November9°4°153 mm12 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December7°2°137 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Central Saanich

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Central Saanich today?

Right now it is 10 °C (50 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 7 °C (45 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (54 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.9 mm (0.07 in) expected.

Will it rain in Central Saanich this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 64 mm (2.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Central Saanich?

Yes: heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Central Saanich?

August, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 2 °C (35 °F). The wettest month is January, with 155 mm (6.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Central Saanich?

August and July. August brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain; July highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 14 mm (0.55 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Central Saanich?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (35 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SaanichBritish Columbia4 km ESE9°4°133 mm
CareyBritish Columbia11 km S10°4°135 mm
Gordon HeadBritish Columbia12 km SE9°4°123 mm
LangfordBritish Columbia14 km SSW9°4°168 mm
EsquimaltBritish Columbia15 km S9°4°132 mm
VictoriaBritish Columbia15 km SSE9°5°126 mm
Oak BayBritish Columbia16 km SSE9°5°120 mm
Victoria-DowntownBritish Columbia16 km SSE9°5°126 mm

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