Central Saanich Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Central Saanich

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.1°C
Avg Temp
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16.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
24 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Central Saanich July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Saanich, with average highs near 20.6°C and lows around 13.1°C (mean 16.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 24 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Central Saanich July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Saanich. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Central Saanich was 2015 — when the month averaged 18.8°C — while the coldest were 1986 and 2011 at 15°C. Typical July days reach 20.6°C with nights near 13.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.4°C→17.0°C+0.6°C
Max Temp20.1°C→21.0°C+0.9°C
Min Temp12.6°C→13.1°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.0°C12 yr (27%)
16.0°C–17.0°C12 yr (27%)
17.0°C–18.0°C13 yr (29%)
18.0°C–19.0°C8 yr (18%)

Central Saanich July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Central Saanich, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1983 with 70 mm, while the driest was 2013 at 2 mm.

Central Saanich July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Central Saanich during July averages 75%. The most humid July was 2025 at 83%, and the least humid was 1985 at 69%.

Central Saanich July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 6.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Central Saanich. The sunniest July was 2013 at 7.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 5.1.

Central Saanich July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Central Saanich during July is 2 m/s. The windiest July was 2021 at 2.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2009 at 1.5 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Central Saanich

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in Central Saanich

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Central Saanich Weather by Month

Central Saanich July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.1°C17.2°C17.1°C16.9°C16.9°C+0.8°C
Avg High19.7°C20.8°C20.9°C20.7°C20.8°C+1.1°C
Avg Low12.5°C13.5°C13.2°C13.2°C13.0°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain31 mm31 mm19 mm18 mm22 mm-9 mm

Extreme July Records in Central Saanich

🔥Warmest July32.3°C2009
🧊Coldest July9.4°C1984
🌧️Wettest July70 mm1983
🏜️Driest July2 mm2013
🌬️Windiest July2.5 m/s2021

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Central Saanich have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 9.4°C (1984) to a record high of 32.3°C (2009).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 24 mm, with a wettest year of 70 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Central Saanich?

One of the best times to visit Central Saanich

July is one of the best times to visit Central Saanich. Expect days averaging 20.6°C and nights around 13.1°C (mean 16.9°C) — warmer than Central Saanich's yearly average — with low rainfall (24 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Central Saanich's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Central Saanich Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Saanich, with average highs near 20.6°C and lows around 13.1°C (mean 16.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 24 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 24 mm of rainfall in Central Saanich, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 70 mm (1983), and the driest just 2 mm (2013). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.1°C to 21°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.1°C over the same span.
July Weather in Central Saanich, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.0°C15.5°C12.0°C24.8°C10.1°C31 mm83%1.8 m/s7.1
202422.1°C17.8°C13.6°C28.0°C11.3°C20 mm75%1.9 m/s7.2
202321.2°C17.1°C12.9°C26.7°C11.3°C18 mm75%2.1 m/s7.2
202221.0°C17.3°C13.5°C28.2°C11.0°C28 mm80%1.9 m/s6.6
202121.6°C17.5°C13.3°C29.2°C11.6°C8 mm75%2.5 m/s7.2
202019.8°C16.3°C12.8°C26.1°C11.1°C25 mm77%2 m/s6.4
201919.9°C16.7°C13.4°C26.5°C11.6°C34 mm77%2 m/s5.8
201822.6°C18.4°C14.2°C28.0°C10.8°C12 mm71%1.8 m/s7.1
201720.2°C16.3°C12.5°C24.3°C11.1°C7 mm77%2.3 m/s7.2
201620.2°C17.0°C13.7°C26.2°C11.7°C25 mm78%2 m/s6.1
2015 🔥22.9°C18.8°C14.7°C29.3°C12.4°C17 mm70%1.9 m/s6.6
201421.9°C17.7°C13.6°C26.8°C11.3°C21 mm74%1.9 m/s6.6
201321.4°C17.2°C13.0°C27.3°C11.0°C2 mm75%2.2 m/s7.5
201219.0°C15.6°C12.3°C23.9°C9.9°C34 mm80%1.7 m/s6.1
201118.2°C15.0°C11.9°C23.8°C10.0°C27 mm79%1.9 m/s5.8
201020.8°C16.6°C12.4°C29.6°C10.0°C4 mm73%1.9 m/s7
200922.9°C18.6°C14.2°C32.3°C11.4°C11 mm69%1.5 m/s6.7
200819.8°C15.8°C11.9°C25.4°C9.7°C17 mm75%2.1 m/s6.4
200720.9°C17.3°C13.7°C30.1°C11.4°C38 mm76%1.8 m/s6.1
200621.0°C17.3°C13.5°C30.2°C11.3°C10 mm73%2 m/s6.5
200520.3°C16.6°C13.0°C25.1°C11.3°C28 mm76%1.8 m/s6.5
200422.5°C18.3°C14.1°C31.3°C11.5°C10 mm71%1.8 m/s6.6
200322.2°C18.0°C13.8°C29.9°C10.4°C7 mm71%2 m/s7.2
200220.6°C16.9°C13.2°C28.7°C10.2°C16 mm74%2.1 m/s6.4
200119.3°C15.7°C12.1°C24.2°C10.2°C20 mm76%2.2 m/s6.5
200019.6°C16.2°C12.9°C24.3°C10.3°C36 mm78%1.9 m/s6.1
199919.0°C15.7°C12.3°C24.6°C9.9°C28 mm78%1.9 m/s6.3
199822.1°C18.3°C14.5°C31.0°C12.7°C34 mm77%1.8 m/s6.2
199720.0°C16.7°C13.4°C27.2°C12.0°C47 mm79%2.2 m/s6.3
199621.6°C17.6°C13.6°C28.1°C10.6°C22 mm73%1.9 m/s6.9
199521.1°C17.6°C14.1°C28.8°C12.2°C39 mm73%1.9 m/s5.9
199421.5°C17.4°C13.2°C29.3°C10.4°C13 mm71%2 m/s6.7
199318.7°C15.7°C12.6°C21.6°C11.3°C50 mm78%2 m/s5.1
199221.4°C17.8°C14.2°C27.0°C12.5°C36 mm75%1.9 m/s5.5
199120.3°C16.8°C13.2°C29.9°C11.1°C24 mm74%1.9 m/s6.4
199022.5°C18.4°C14.2°C28.6°C11.6°C12 mm72%1.8 m/s6.4
198919.7°C16.3°C12.9°C23.8°C10.9°C22 mm75%2 m/s6
198819.8°C15.9°C12.0°C27.7°C9.6°C29 mm74%2.1 m/s6.1
198719.6°C16.0°C12.3°C24.3°C10.1°C30 mm73%1.8 m/s5.7
1986 ❄️18.1°C15.0°C11.8°C22.6°C9.5°C45 mm77%2 m/s5.6
198522.5°C18.0°C13.5°C26.7°C11.2°C3 mm69%1.9 m/s6.9
198419.8°C15.8°C11.9°C26.3°C9.4°C5 mm76%2.2 m/s6.6
1983 🌧️19.2°C15.9°C12.7°C26.7°C10.7°C70 mm76%2 m/s—
198219.3°C15.9°C12.4°C27.1°C10.4°C43 mm75%1.9 m/s—
198119.7°C16.2°C12.7°C26.5°C10.3°C28 mm77%2 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Central Saanich July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Central Saanich in July?▼

The average high in July is around 20.6°C with lows near 13.1°C (mean 16.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Central Saanich in July?▼

July averages 24 mm of rainfall in Central Saanich, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 70 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest July on record in Central Saanich?▼

The hottest July reached 32.3°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 9.4°C in 1984.

Has July in Central Saanich gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.1°C to 21°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.1°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Central Saanich?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Central Saanich and one of the drier months, so plan for around 20.6°C daytime highs and 13.1°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Central Saanich?▼

Not quite — July is the 11th coolest month in Central Saanich, averaging 16.9°C.

What should I pack for Central Saanich in July?▼

For July in Central Saanich, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.6°C and lows of 13.1°C.

Is Central Saanich humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is Central Saanich in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 2.5 m/s (2021).

Which July had the most rainfall in Central Saanich?▼

The wettest July on record was 1983 with 70 mm. On average, July sees 24 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Central Saanich behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.