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Saanich Weather in February

Saanich in February

The short of it: Saanich in February averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 3° · rain 72 mm · daylight 10 h 7 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

February in Saanich brings afternoons near 8° and nights around 3°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 7 min in mid-February, 84 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Saanich runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Central Saanich, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Saanich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 59 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 7 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Central SaanichBritish Columbia4 km WNW8°2°81 mm
Gordon HeadBritish Columbia8 km SSE8°3°64 mm
CareyBritish Columbia9 km SSW8°3°72 mm
Oak BayBritish Columbia12 km SSE8°3°64 mm
VictoriaBritish Columbia13 km S8°3°67 mm
EsquimaltBritish Columbia13 km SSW8°3°70 mm
Victoria-DowntownBritish Columbia14 km S8°3°67 mm
LangfordBritish Columbia15 km SW8°2°88 mm

The Almanac · Saanich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Saanich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°3°131 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February8°3°72 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March10°4°69 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April13°6°39 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May17°8°30 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°11°25 mm13 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°13 mm12 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°13°22 mm11 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°11°29 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°7°78 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November9°4°133 mm13 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December7°3°118 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saanich in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saanich in February?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Saanich?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Saanich in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Saanich in February?

Hardly — February nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saanich in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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