Fort Simpson weather in August (Northwest Territories, Canada)
What kind of weather does August bring to Fort Simpson? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.
Temperatures
During August, Fort Simpson experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 10°C.
Precipitation
Fort Simpson in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Fort Simpson. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Simpson climate page with graphs.
Fort Simpson, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
10°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
35%
Precipitation
62 mm
Rainy days
11 days
Humidity
54%
Sunshine
265 hours
Percentage Sunshine
53%
Where to go in Canada in August
Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Fort Simpson, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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