Prince Rupert weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the August weather in Prince Rupert? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Prince Rupert generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Prince Rupert in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Prince Rupert. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Prince Rupert climate page with graphs.

 

Prince Rupert, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 186 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Prince Rupert in August?

For visitors traveling to Prince Rupert, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Prince Rupert.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.