Weather in August in Canada
Are you planning a trip a to Canada in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canada in August?
Canada offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Cape Dyer at 5°C to warm in Osoyoos at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Osoyoos and 1°C in Cape Dyer.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rossland with an average of 14 mm to heavy rainfall in Prince Rupert with 186 mm. In Toronto, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Toronto enjoys close to 245 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canada in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canada climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canada?
Toronto
In August Toronto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Montréal
In August Montréal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Quebec City
In August Quebec City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Vancouver
In August Vancouver generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ottawa
In August Ottawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Is August the best time to visit Canada?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Canada with overall perfect weather in Toronto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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