Waterton Lakes National Park weather in August (Alberta, Canada)

What kind of weather does August bring to Waterton Lakes National Park? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Waterton Lakes National Park experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Waterton Lakes National Park in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Waterton Lakes National Park. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Waterton Lakes National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Waterton Lakes National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Waterton Lakes National Park, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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