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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.

Where to go in Canada in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canada on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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.

Toronto
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<<   July July
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26°C 
18°C 
280 hours 
71 mm 
9 days 
26°C 
18°C 
245 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
15°C 
195 hours 
83 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Toronto

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.

Montréal
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<<   July July
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28°C 
17°C 
272 hours 
102 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
15°C 
245 hours 
104 mm 
13 days 
22°C 
11°C 
183 hours 
102 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Montréal

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.

Quebec City
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<<   July July
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26°C 
14°C 
253 hours 
133 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
13°C 
232 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
20°C 
9°C 
163 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Quebec City

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.

Vancouver
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<<   July July
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22°C 
14°C 
289 hours 
55 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
14°C 
277 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
12°C 
212 hours 
125 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Vancouver

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.

Ottawa
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<<   July July
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27°C 
15°C 
280 hours 
102 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
14°C 
251 hours 
94 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
10°C 
178 hours 
99 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ottawa

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.

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