Fort Simpson weather in August (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Fort Simpson during August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Fort Simpson the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Fort Simpson in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

With around 265 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Fort Simpson in August?

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 in August.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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