Prince Rupert weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Prince Rupert this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Prince Rupert typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. 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.

Precipitation

Prince Rupert in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 142 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 142 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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