Central Saanich weather in July
In July, Central Saanich sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 14 mm of rain across 3.1 wet days and about 15.5 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 19°C in the first days to 21°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 54 min at the start of July to 15 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Central Saanich's 1st-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Central Saanich's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
- 3.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 30 min
- 4:33 AM – 8:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.8
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 19°C in the first days to 21°C by the end.
A typical July day in Central Saanich reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 12 |
| 2 | 19 | 12 |
| 3 | 19 | 12 |
| 4 | 19 | 12 |
| 5 | 20 | 12 |
| 6 | 20 | 12 |
| 7 | 20 | 12 |
| 8 | 20 | 13 |
| 9 | 20 | 13 |
| 10 | 20 | 13 |
| 11 | 20 | 13 |
| 12 | 20 | 13 |
| 13 | 20 | 13 |
| 14 | 20 | 13 |
| 15 | 21 | 13 |
| 16 | 21 | 13 |
| 17 | 21 | 13 |
| 18 | 21 | 13 |
| 19 | 21 | 13 |
| 20 | 21 | 13 |
| 21 | 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 21 | 13 |
| 23 | 21 | 13 |
| 24 | 21 | 13 |
| 25 | 21 | 13 |
| 26 | 21 | 13 |
| 27 | 21 | 13 |
| 28 | 21 | 13 |
| 29 | 21 | 13 |
| 30 | 21 | 13 |
| 31 | 21 | 13 |
Central Saanich weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7° / 3° | 162 | 17.4 | 2.2 | 8.5 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 8° / 4° | 97 | 13 | 1.8 | 9.8 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 9° / 5° | 107 | 15 | 1 | 11.6 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 12° / 7° | 67 | 11.2 | 0.1 | 13.4 | 3.0 |
| May | 15° / 9° | 42 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 18° / 11° | 27 | 5.6 | 0 | 15.8 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 20° / 13° | 14 | 3.1 | 0 | 15.5 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 21° / 13° | 22 | 3.2 | 0 | 14.1 | 7.8 |
| Sep | 18° / 12° | 43 | 7.1 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 13° / 8° | 107 | 12.7 | 0 | 10.6 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 9° / 5° | 167 | 17 | 0.7 | 9 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 7° / 4° | 157 | 16.7 | 2.4 | 8.2 | 0.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 39 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 76 | 24 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 78 | 22 |
| 25 | 78 | 22 |
| 26 | 78 | 22 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 79 | 21 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Central Saanich gets around 14 mm of rain over 3.1 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 11% and peaks near 14% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 12 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 7 |
| 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
| 31 | 7 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 78% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 66 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 8 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 9 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 10 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 11 | 83 | 17 | 0 |
| 12 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| 13 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 | 0 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 17 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 18 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 19 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 20 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 21 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 22 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 23 | 70 | 28 | 2 |
| 24 | 69 | 29 | 2 |
| 25 | 68 | 30 | 2 |
| 26 | 68 | 30 | 2 |
| 27 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 28 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 29 | 66 | 32 | 2 |
| 30 | 65 | 33 | 2 |
| 31 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 10 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 54 min at the start of July to 15 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:21 AM to 4:51 AM, and sunset from 8:13 PM to 7:49 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.9 | 4:21 | 8:13 |
| 2 | 15.9 | 4:21 | 8:13 |
| 3 | 15.8 | 4:22 | 8:13 |
| 4 | 15.8 | 4:23 | 8:12 |
| 5 | 15.8 | 4:23 | 8:12 |
| 6 | 15.8 | 4:24 | 8:12 |
| 7 | 15.8 | 4:25 | 8:11 |
| 8 | 15.8 | 4:26 | 8:11 |
| 9 | 15.7 | 4:26 | 8:10 |
| 10 | 15.7 | 4:27 | 8:10 |
| 11 | 15.7 | 4:28 | 8:09 |
| 12 | 15.7 | 4:29 | 8:09 |
| 13 | 15.6 | 4:30 | 8:08 |
| 14 | 15.6 | 4:31 | 8:07 |
| 15 | 15.6 | 4:32 | 8:06 |
| 16 | 15.5 | 4:33 | 8:06 |
| 17 | 15.5 | 4:34 | 8:05 |
| 18 | 15.5 | 4:35 | 8:04 |
| 19 | 15.4 | 4:36 | 8:03 |
| 20 | 15.4 | 4:37 | 8:02 |
| 21 | 15.4 | 4:38 | 8:01 |
| 22 | 15.3 | 4:40 | 8:00 |
| 23 | 15.3 | 4:41 | 7:59 |
| 24 | 15.3 | 4:42 | 7:58 |
| 25 | 15.2 | 4:43 | 7:57 |
| 26 | 15.2 | 4:44 | 7:55 |
| 27 | 15.1 | 4:46 | 7:54 |
| 28 | 15.1 | 4:47 | 7:53 |
| 29 | 15.1 | 4:48 | 7:51 |
| 30 | 15.0 | 4:49 | 7:50 |
| 31 | 15.0 | 4:51 | 7:49 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.7 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.86 kWh/m² to a high of 6.7 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.7 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Central Saanich
None of Central Saanich's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Central Saanich's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Central Saanich?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Central Saanich for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Central Saanich in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Central Saanich sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 13°C. Pack sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Central Saanich in July
The nearest coast averages about 12°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in August at about 12°C and coldest in January near 8°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 8 | Bracing |
| Mar | 8 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 10 | Bracing |
| Jun | 11 | Bracing |
| Jul | 12 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 11 | Bracing |
| Oct | 10 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Central Saanich in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Central Saanich peaks around July 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Central Saanich in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Central Saanich is worst in October — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 4 | Good |
Where is Central Saanich?
Central Saanich sits at 48.6°N, 123.4°W, 64 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Saanich, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Central Saanich
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Central Saanich.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Central Saanich has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 214 m around an average of 66 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 640 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,151 m.
The land around Central Saanich is covered by trees (45%) and grassland (40%) within 3 km, water (44%) and trees (42%) within 16 km, and trees (45%) and water (45%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Central Saanich (48.5663°, -123.4193°, elevation 64 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).