Climate Insights for Esquimalt

The climate in Esquimalt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1037mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 179mm of rainfall. Esquimalt is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Esquimalt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 22°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Esquimalt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1037mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 179mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 169mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 30cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Esquimalt is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Esquimalt, which began on March 20, 2026. Esquimalt is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Esquimalt is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Esquimalt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.