Amherst weather in August (Nova Scotia, Canada)

How is August weather typically in Amherst? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Amherst during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Amherst in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 241 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amherst, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 241 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Moncton, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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 Amherst, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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